Postcode RM1 4HA is located in a major urban area, within the Marshalls & Rise Park ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 227.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Raphael Park.
Central Romford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 227.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM1 4HA.
Central Romford near RM1 4HA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raphael Park | Large | Walking directions to Raphael Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Marshalls & Rise Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £880,000 | £562 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £560,000 | £475 |
| Terraced | 30 | £531,000 | £481 |
| Flats | 14 | £277,750 | £454 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £825,000 | £212,000 | £420,000 | £422,000 |
| 2017 | £693,750 | £276,250 | £430,000 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £687,500 | £245,500 | £438,750 | £372,500 |
| 2019 | £710,000 | £240,000 | £420,000 | £407,500 |
| 2020 | £745,000 | £255,000 | £465,000 | £416,000 |
| 2021 | £812,500 | £260,000 | £475,500 | £428,000 |
| 2022 | £810,000 | £230,000 | £525,000 | £495,000 |
| 2023 | £850,000 | £275,500 | £526,250 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £757,500 | £277,000 | £525,000 | £455,000 |
| 2025 | £850,000 | £266,500 | £568,000 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £839,500 | £270,250 | £565,000 | £480,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £384 | £344 | £385 | £417 |
| 2017 | £473 | £427 | £399 | £375 |
| 2018 | £453 | £396 | £411 | £386 |
| 2019 | £449 | £501 | £388 | £417 |
| 2020 | £403 | £421 | £430 | £398 |
| 2021 | £469 | £432 | £451 | £446 |
| 2022 | £488 | £465 | £488 | £485 |
| 2023 | £520 | £398 | £489 | £480 |
| 2024 | £469 | £473 | £487 | £486 |
| 2025 | £570 | £473 | £479 | £485 |
| 2026 | £559 | £399 | £464 | £465 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM1 4HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 32, Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 48, Mashiters Walk, Romford, RM1 4BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £730,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 16, Woodlands Road, Romford, RM1 4HD | Terraced | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 27, Woodlands Road, Romford, RM1 4HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £710,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 19, Woodlands Road, Romford, RM1 4HD | Terraced | Freehold | £657,000 |
In the RM1 4HA postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM1 4HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Main Road, Havering, RM1 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford, RM1 3AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 137 North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Mixas | 95 North Street, Romford, RM1 1EU | Walking directions to Mixas |
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 4HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bailey Nash-Gardner
Marshalls & Rise Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Gary Payne
Marshalls & Rise Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Benham
Marshalls & Rise Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM1 4HA records about 228 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 4HA in Central Romford is £550,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RM1 4HA, including St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Marshalls Park Academy (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM1 4HA is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 1,220 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM1 4HA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,145 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 4HA is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bailey Nash-Gardner (Reform UK), Gary Payne (Reform UK) and Robert Benham (Reform UK).