Postcode RM1 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 481.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Central Romford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 481.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 152 ft away from RM1 2HU.
Central Romford near RM1 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £423,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Alban's
In the RM1 2HU postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aforda | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | OTG Afro Foods | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Havering, RM1 1TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.