Postcode RM1 2LX 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 617.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Central Romford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 617.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from RM1 2LX.
Central Romford near RM1 2LX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £707,500.
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 | 46 | £247,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Alban's
In the RM1 2LX postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | Carlton Road, Havering, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Aforda | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | OTG Afro Foods | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.