Postcode RM1 2LT 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 457.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 457.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from RM1 2LT.
Central Romford near RM1 2LT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm 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 2LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 67 - 69, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT | Other | Freehold | £1,552,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, Alice Court, Hannover Place, Romford, RM1 2EN | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Helena Court, 102, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 17, Mercury Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2AB | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 82, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LA | Other | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the RM1 2LT postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.2 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | 2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 |
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 2LT, 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 2LT records about 457 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM1 2LT in Central Romford is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM1 2LT, including Bep Academy (Good), Hylands Primary School (Good) and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2LT is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 332 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2LT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,673 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 2LT 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).