Postcode RM7 0AU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oldchurch Park.
Romford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from RM7 0AU.
Romford South near RM7 0AU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cottons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £627,500 | £456 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £475,100 | £505 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 47 | £240,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 0AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Wells Court, Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1AL | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 56, Pulse Court, Maxwell Road, Romford, RM7 0FF | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 17, Pulse Court, Maxwell Road, Romford, RM7 0FF | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 74, Pulse Court, Maxwell Road, Romford, RM7 0FG | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 110, Pulse Court, Maxwell Road, Romford, RM7 0FG | Flats | Leasehold | £222,000 |
In the RM7 0AU postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 0AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Havering, RM1 1TB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | OTG Afro Foods | 181 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to OTG Afro Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | South Street, Havering, RM1 1PS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 RM7 0AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Russell Smith
St Alban's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM7 0AU records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around RM7 0AU in Romford South is £380,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM7 0AU, including Concordia Academy (Outstanding), The Mawney Foundation School (Good) and Bep Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM7 0AU is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 305 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM7 0AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,790 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 RM7 0AU 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).