Postcode RM7 9RB is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Rush Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rush Green is £73,652 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cottons Park.
Rush Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Rush Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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.
The average income per household in Rush Green is £73,652 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from RM7 9RB.
Rush Green near RM7 9RB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Cottons Park | Small | Walking directions to Cottons Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £632,500 | £431 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £550,000 | £484 |
| Terraced | 37 | £490,000 | £476 |
| Flats | 55 | £210,000 | £396 |
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 9RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 36A, London Road, Romford, RM7 9RB | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 9, Knightsbridge Gardens, Romford, RM7 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 3, Knightsbridge Gardens, Romford, RM7 9AD | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 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 |
In the RM7 9RB postcode area, located within Rush Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM7 9RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | London Road, Havering, RM7 9QA | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Havering, RM7 7HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Exchange Street, Havering, RM1 1AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | South Street, Havering, RM1 1RX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bargains Galore | Western Road, Havering, RM1 3LD | Walking directions to Bargains Galore |
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 9RB, 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 9RB records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM7 9RB in Rush Green is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM7 9RB, including The Mawney Foundation School (Good), Concordia Academy (Outstanding) and Bep Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM7 9RB is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 491 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM7 9RB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,554 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 9RB 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).