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RM1 2SR

Princes Road

St Alban's

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Detailed insights for RM1 2SR

Overview

Postcode RM1 2SR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Romford South has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from RM1 2SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Romford South near RM1 2SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Romford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM1 2SR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Romford

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Romford
0.7 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM1 2SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLodge Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Lodge Farm Park
0.4 miHylands ParkLargeWalking directions to Hylands Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
8,105.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.63(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.09(-51%)
Vehicle crime
6.04(-36%)
Other theft
5.54(-52%)
Drugs
5.03(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
56.13%
Other White
34
10.97%
African
19
6.13%
Indian
18
5.81%
Other Asian
13
4.19%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.47%
No qualifications
45
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
34.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.89%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.21%
Social rents from council
12
10.08%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in St Alban's

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £451K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Alban's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£627,500£456
Semi-Detached23£475,100£505
Terraced25£425,000£499
Flats47£240,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Alban's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Alban's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Alban's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 2SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20251, Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2STDetachedFreehold£570,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 14, Victoria Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2NUFlatsLeasehold£240,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 22, Victoria Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2NUFlatsLeasehold£119,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 23, Victoria Court, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2NUFlatsLeasehold£230,000
01 Jul 20256, Surman Terrace, Romford, RM1 2TBTerracedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the RM1 2SR postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM1 2SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHylands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Frances Bardsley Academy for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe BridgeOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 2SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM1 2SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCarlton Food & Wine2 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5AAWalking directions to Carlton Food & Wine
0.4 miNisa Local54-56 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAforda153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PLWalking directions to Aforda
0.5 miLondisSouth Street, Havering, RM1 1PSWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miOTG Afro Foods181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PSWalking directions to OTG Afro Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM1 2SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Diane Smith

St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Russell Smith

St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Rosindell

Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomfordE14001448
WardSt Alban'sE05013981
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Romford SouthE02000479
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 016DE01002352
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM1 2SR

Is RM1 2SR (Romford South) safe?

The area around RM1 2SR 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.

What is the average house price near RM1 2SR?

The median sale price around RM1 2SR in Romford South is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM1 2SR?

There are 17 schools close to RM1 2SR, including Hylands Primary School (Good), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (Good) and The Bridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM1 2SR?

The closest station to RM1 2SR is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 762 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around RM1 2SR?

RM1 2SR 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).

Who represents RM1 2SR (Romford South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM1 2SR 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).