Postcode RM1 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Raphael Park.
Central Romford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a high crime rate, with approximately 129.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from RM1 3BS.
Central Romford near RM1 3BS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Raphael Park | Large | Walking directions to Raphael Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £470,250 in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,304 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £502,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Edward's
In the RM1 3BS postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Main Road, Havering, RM1 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | Carlton Road, Havering, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.