Postcode RM7 9RA is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Central Romford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cottons Park.
Central Romford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Central Romford has a high crime rate, with approximately 123.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Romford is £49,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from RM7 9RA.
Central Romford near RM7 9RA has very low 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cottons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £470,250 in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,304 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £502,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Edward's
In the RM7 9RA postcode area, located within Central Romford, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 9RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 7HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | London Road, Havering, RM7 9QA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Mixas | North Street, Romford, RM1 1EU | Walking directions to Mixas |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Exchange Street, Havering, RM1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.