Postcode RM7 7JR is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford North West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford North West is £66,544 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Playing Fields.
Romford North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Romford North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Romford North West is £66,544 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from RM7 7JR.
Romford North West near RM7 7JR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George's Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George's Playing Fields |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 7JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | 1A, Cedar Road, Romford, RM7 7JR | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 1, Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 8, Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AA | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 47, Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 258, North Street, Romford, RM1 4QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 |
In the RM7 7JR postcode area, located within Romford North West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 7JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 137 North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Mixas | 95 North Street, Romford, RM1 1EU | Walking directions to Mixas |
| 0.3 mi | BP Connect | 61-63 Eastern Avenue East, Romford, RM1 4SD | Walking directions to BP Connect |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 8AB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7JR, 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 RM7 7JR records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 RM7 7JR in Romford North West is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM7 7JR, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good), Parklands Primary School (Good) and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM7 7JR is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 1,286 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM7 7JR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,359 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 7JR 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).