Postcode RM1 2RU 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 Romford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 2.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM1 2RU.
Romford South near RM1 2RU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
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 2RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2025 | 10, Granger Way, Romford, RM1 2RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £471,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 25A, Globe Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 29, Globe Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £393,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Moore House, Globe Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BW | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 190, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RT | Detached | Freehold | £650,000 |
In the RM1 2RU postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Premier | Park Lane, Havering, RM11 1EG | Walking directions to Park Lane Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | 2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Sid's Food and Wine | Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5SX | Walking directions to Sid's Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1PY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 2RU, 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 2RU 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 2RU in Romford South 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 2RU, including Hylands Primary School (Good), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good) and The Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 2RU is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 924 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2RU 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 2RU 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).