Postcode RM1 3GN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 457.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 457.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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 per household in Central Romford is £64,316 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from RM1 3GN.
Central Romford near RM1 3GN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £550,000 | £484 |
| Detached | 7 | £535,000 | £432 |
| Terraced | 38 | £491,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 56 | £216,000 | £397 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £255,000 | £400,000 | £412,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £255,000 | £447,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | £532,500 | £237,000 | £485,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | £657,500 | £255,000 | £493,750 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £567,000 | £260,000 | £491,500 | £440,000 |
| 2021 | £591,000 | £265,000 | £512,500 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £265,000 | £595,000 | £527,750 |
| 2023 | £650,000 | £325,000 | £525,000 | £552,500 |
| 2024 | £762,500 | £250,000 | £523,500 | £477,500 |
| 2025 | £572,500 | £235,000 | £560,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £240,000 | £647,500 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £544 | £526 | £412 | £403 |
| 2017 | £473 | £439 | £395 | £398 |
| 2018 | £479 | £377 | £419 | £412 |
| 2019 | £452 | £411 | £421 | £427 |
| 2020 | £439 | £479 | £430 | £442 |
| 2021 | £435 | £450 | £438 | £453 |
| 2022 | £523 | £432 | £498 | £523 |
| 2023 | £452 | £458 | £502 | £523 |
| 2024 | £500 | £421 | £495 | £502 |
| 2025 | £442 | £406 | £474 | £467 |
| 2026 | £375 | £401 | £455 | £504 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 3GN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 26, Halyards Court, 12, Western Road, Romford, RM1 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Flat 1, Halyards Court, 12, Western Road, Romford, RM1 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 113 - 117, South Street, Romford, RM1 1NX | Other | Freehold | £1,226,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | St. James House, 27 - 43, Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3NH | Other | Freehold | £7,815,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | St. James House, 27 - 43, Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3NH | Other | Freehold | £6,750,000 |
In the RM1 3GN postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 3GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aforda | 153 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL | Walking directions to Aforda |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Exchange Street, Havering, RM1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 3GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Lardner
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sathya P Maddasani
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Terry Brown
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 3GN records about 457 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM1 3GN in Central Romford is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM1 3GN, including Bep Academy (Good), The Mawney Foundation School (Good) and Concordia Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 3GN is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 219 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 3GN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,673 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 3GN is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Lardner (Reform UK), Sathya P Maddasani (Reform UK) and Terry Brown (Reform UK).