Postcode RM1 2LA is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Romford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from RM1 2LA.
Romford South near RM1 2LA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £627,500 | £456 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £475,100 | £505 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 47 | £240,000 | £443 |
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 | £242,500 | £450,500 | £430,500 |
| 2026 | £627,500 | £250,000 | £495,000 | £423,750 |
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 | £461 | £499 | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 82, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LA | Other | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 17, Mercury Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2AB | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 67 - 69, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT | Other | Freehold | £1,552,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Helena Court, 102, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, Alice Court, Hannover Place, Romford, RM1 2EN | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 |
In the RM1 2LA postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2LA
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 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 2LA, 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 2LA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around RM1 2LA in Romford South is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM1 2LA, including Bep Academy (Good), Hylands Primary School (Good) and Concordia Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2LA is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 270 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,787 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 2LA 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).