Postcode RM1 2SH is located in a major urban area, within the St Alban's area of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The median sale price in St Alban's is £371,500 (around £463 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hylands Park.
Romford South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,787 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM1 2SH.
Romford South near RM1 2SH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands Park |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Haveringwell Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Haveringwell Memorial |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) in St Alban's area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,400 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £605,000 | £451 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £473,050 | £499 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 46 | £245,000 | £445 |
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 | £238,125 | £450,500 | £436,000 |
| 2026 | £627,500 | £250,000 | £485,050 | £422,500 |
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 | £447 | £494 | £508 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 129A, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2SB | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 10, Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 83A, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 148, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 53, Albert Road, Romford, RM1 2PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the RM1 2SH postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hylands Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2016. | |
Hylands Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Bridge | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
The Bridge ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM1 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Premier | Park Lane, Havering, RM11 1EG | Walking directions to Park Lane Premier |
| 0.3 mi | OTG Afro Foods | 181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
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 2SH, 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 2SH records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2SH in St Alban's is £371,500 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM1 2SH, including Hylands Primary School (Good), The Bridge (Good) and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM1 2SH is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 643 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 2SH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,787 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 2SH 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).