Postcode RM7 8AP is located in a major urban area, within the Mawneys ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford North West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 13,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Romford North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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 172 ft away from RM7 8AP.
Romford North West near RM7 8AP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George's Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George's Playing Fields |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Mawneys area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,400 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £460,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 64 | £445,000 | £476 |
| Detached | 4 | £442,500 | £469 |
| Flats | 21 | £263,000 | £429 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £437,500 | £227,000 | £367,500 | £342,000 |
| 2017 | £420,000 | £230,500 | £372,500 | £347,500 |
| 2018 | £402,500 | £243,000 | £383,125 | £349,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £231,250 | £370,000 | £355,000 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £247,000 | £380,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £477,500 | £233,750 | £405,000 | £381,250 |
| 2022 | £520,000 | £258,000 | £455,000 | £427,500 |
| 2023 | £530,000 | £251,000 | £467,500 | £431,750 |
| 2024 | £527,500 | £230,000 | £462,000 | £432,500 |
| 2025 | £587,500 | £260,000 | £470,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £585,000 | £187,500 | £465,000 | £443,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £356 | £367 | £366 | £375 |
| 2017 | £412 | £384 | £396 | £394 |
| 2018 | £409 | £406 | £380 | £394 |
| 2019 | £428 | £413 | £396 | £391 |
| 2020 | £372 | £369 | £411 | £398 |
| 2021 | £447 | £404 | £433 | £426 |
| 2022 | £460 | £398 | £481 | £465 |
| 2023 | £486 | £406 | £474 | £479 |
| 2024 | £465 | £382 | £478 | £474 |
| 2025 | £493 | £425 | £476 | £481 |
| 2026 | £457 | £346 | £492 | £469 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 8AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 101, Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AP | Terraced | Freehold | £438,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 201, Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 199, Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 207, Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AP | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 177, Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AP | Detached | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the RM7 8AP postcode area, located within Romford North West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 8AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 8AB | 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 8AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Geoff Starns
Mawneys - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Day
Mawneys - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Benjamins
Mawneys - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM7 8AP records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8AP in Romford North West is £439,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM7 8AP, including Crownfield Junior School (Good), Crownfield Infant School (Good) and The Compass School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RM7 8AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,696 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 8AP is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Geoff Starns (Reform UK), Graham Day (Reform UK) and Sue Benjamins (Reform UK).