Postcode RM7 7LN 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 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cottons Park.
Romford North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Romford North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from RM7 7LN.
Romford North West near RM7 7LN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cottons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.1 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 7LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 34, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 20, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Oak House, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LN | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 13, Fern Court, Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LP | Flats | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 9, Knightsbridge Gardens, Romford, RM7 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 |
In the RM7 7LN postcode area, located within Romford North West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 7LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 7HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | London Road, Havering, RM7 9QA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Exchange Street, Havering, RM1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Mixas | 95 North Street, Romford, RM1 1EU | Walking directions to Mixas |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7LN, 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 7LN records about 82 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 7LN 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 11 schools close to RM7 7LN, including The Mawney Foundation School (Good), Concordia Academy (Outstanding) and Crowlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM7 7LN is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 672 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM7 7LN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,827 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 7LN 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).