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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Romford South is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Hylands Park.
Romford South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Romford South is £53,200 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 94 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 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 43 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £457,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Alban's
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, Havering, 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 | Heath Park Road, Havering, RM2 5XJ | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
| 0.4 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | Carlton Road, Havering, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.