Postcode RM1 2RL 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 low crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Gidea Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hylands Park.
Romford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from RM1 2RL.
Romford South near RM1 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| 1 mi | 6 | Emerson Park | Overground | Walking directions to Emerson Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands 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 2RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 224C, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RP | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 224, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RP | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 1, Francombe Gardens, Romford, RM1 2TH | Detached | Freehold | £783,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 33, Marwell Close, Romford, RM1 2TE | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 32, Marwell Close, Romford, RM1 2TE | Flats | Leasehold | £258,000 |
In the RM1 2RL postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sid's Food and Wine | Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5SX | Walking directions to Sid's Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BS | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
| 0.4 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | 2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
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 2RL, 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 2RL records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2RL 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 2RL, including The Bridge (Good), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good) and Hylands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2RL is Gidea Park in TfL zone 6, about 939 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
RM1 2RL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,309 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 2RL 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).