Postcode RM1 2SH 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 high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Romford South is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hylands Park.
Romford South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Romford South is £53,200 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 £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 2SH postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM1 2EU | 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 | South Street, Havering, 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 | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.