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RM7 9BY

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Rush Green & Crowlands

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Detailed insights for RM7 9BY

Overview

Postcode RM7 9BY is located in a major urban area, within the Rush Green & Crowlands area of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Rush Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rush Green is £73,652 per year. The median sale price in Rush Green & Crowlands is £415,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £462,250. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cottons Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Rush Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rush Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rush Green is £73,652 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from RM7 9BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Rush Green near RM7 9BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Romford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM7 9BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Romford

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground

Walking directions to Romford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM7 9BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCottons ParkMediumWalking directions to Cottons Park
0.3 miCottons ParkSmallWalking directions to Cottons Park
0.4 miJutsums ParkSmallWalking directions to Jutsums Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
5,074.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.43(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(-31%)
Public order
6.51(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.43(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
64.62%
Indian
19
5.56%
Bangladeshi
14
4.09%
Pakistani
14
4.09%
Caribbean
12
3.51%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
131
42.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.75%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
48.76%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.74%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Rush Green & Crowlands

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 143
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £462K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Rush Green & Crowlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rush Green & Crowlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£560,000£463
Semi-Detached26£447,500£470
Terraced62£434,500£476
Flats49£255,000£434

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rush Green & Crowlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rush Green & Crowlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595,000£241,500£360,000£330,000
2017£443,000£235,000£362,250£350,000
2018£380,000£235,000£360,000£352,000
2019£380,000£250,000£365,000£360,000
2020£425,000£233,000£375,000£366,500
2021£410,000£240,000£404,750£385,000
2022£600,000£226,500£440,500£436,250
2023£515,000£245,000£455,000£425,000
2024£425,000£240,000£430,000£435,000
2025£616,000£242,500£445,000£430,000
2026£540,000£270,000£452,500£440,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rush Green & Crowlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rush Green & Crowlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£418£392£360
2017£324£403£394£380
2018£380£417£381£394
2019£420£420£381£389
2020£425£503£414£393
2021£389£411£435£426
2022£387£425£477£459
2023£435£434£440£465
2024£407£429£455£439
2025£487£432£462£472
2026£406£434£511£478
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rush Green & Crowlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rush Green & Crowlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 9BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM7 9BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025Flat 13, Autumn Court, Spring Gardens, Romford, RM7 9BNFlatsLeasehold£265,000
21 Jul 202533, Jubilee Avenue, Romford, RM7 9LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
10 Oct 2025158, Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7ALFlatsLeasehold£255,000
26 May 202632, Richards Avenue, Romford, RM7 9ESTerracedFreehold£395,000
12 Dec 202515, Richards Avenue, Romford, RM7 9ESTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the RM7 9BY postcode area, located within Rush Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RM7 9BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCrowlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryThe Mawney Foundation SchoolFoundation school
0.5 miPrimaryConcordia AcademyFree schools

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM7 9BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM7 9BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland264 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miBudgensLondon Road, Havering, RM7 9QAWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miTesco ExpressMawney Road, Havering, RM7 7HHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldi7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8ADWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco ExpressMawney Road, Havering, RM7 8ABWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM7 9BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Donald

Rush Green & Crowlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Henry Williams

Rush Green & Crowlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Petru Eugen Dinsorean

Rush Green & Crowlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Rosindell

Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomfordE14001448
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rush GreenE02000480
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 017AE01002246
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2017-05-01

Frequently asked questions about RM7 9BY

Is RM7 9BY (Rush Green) safe?

The area around RM7 9BY records about 52 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RM7 9BY?

The median sale price around RM7 9BY in Rush Green & Crowlands is £415,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM7 9BY?

There are 9 schools close to RM7 9BY, including Crowlands Primary School (Good), The Mawney Foundation School (Good) and Concordia Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RM7 9BY?

The closest station to RM7 9BY is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 1,176 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around RM7 9BY?

RM7 9BY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM7 9BY (Rush Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM7 9BY is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Donald (Reform UK), Henry Williams (Reform UK) and Petru Eugen Dinsorean (Reform UK).