Postcode RM1 2JB is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's area 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 485.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The median sale price in St Alban's is £371,500 (around £463 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Central Romford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,388 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 485.8 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from RM1 2JB.
Central Romford near RM1 2JB 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 1 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,400 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £605,000 | £451 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £473,050 | £499 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 46 | £245,000 | £445 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £245,250 | £345,000 | £333,000 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £245,000 | £375,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £245,000 | £370,000 | £362,500 |
| 2019 | £615,000 | £225,000 | £375,000 | £342,500 |
| 2020 | £550,000 | £215,000 | £432,500 | £382,500 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £247,500 | £395,000 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £609,000 | £259,000 | £437,500 | £424,050 |
| 2023 | £547,500 | £227,500 | £415,000 | £414,000 |
| 2024 | £477,500 | £240,000 | £460,000 | £420,000 |
| 2025 | £646,250 | £238,125 | £450,500 | £436,000 |
| 2026 | £627,500 | £250,000 | £485,050 | £422,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £441 | £387 | £376 | £419 |
| 2017 | £315 | £399 | £401 | £419 |
| 2018 | £489 | £423 | £402 | £420 |
| 2019 | £461 | £414 | £395 | £397 |
| 2020 | £389 | £404 | £404 | £427 |
| 2021 | £458 | £400 | £436 | £439 |
| 2022 | £424 | £434 | £472 | £475 |
| 2023 | £461 | £405 | £497 | £465 |
| 2024 | £377 | £442 | £486 | £453 |
| 2025 | £451 | £422 | £509 | £493 |
| 2026 | £456 | £447 | £494 | £508 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, Centreview Court, 46 - 48, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JH | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 62A, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JH | Other | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, Monarch'S Court, 8, Hearn Road, Romford, RM1 2EF | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 66A, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LA | Other | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 82, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LA | Other | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the RM1 2JB postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Bep Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Bep Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Concordia Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. | |
Concordia Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hylands Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2016. | |
Hylands Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2016
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM1 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, 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 | 181 South Street, Romford, 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM1 2JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Russell Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 2JB records about 486 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around RM1 2JB in St Alban's is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM1 2JB, including Bep Academy (Good), Concordia Academy (Outstanding) and Hylands Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM1 2JB is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 206 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2JB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM1 2JB is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Smith (Reform UK) and Russell Smith (Reform UK).