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RM1

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM1 is the postcode district for ROMFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £489,412
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 44% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£489,412

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

71% above national avg

Crime Rate

117.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in RM1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM1 is £489,412, which is 63% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM1 cost 70.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM1 have fallen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £682,942 69
Semi-detached £537,256 336
Terraced £457,743 191
Flat £238,905 399
All types £489,412 1054

5-Year Price History

£481K £486K £491K £496K £501K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 117.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM1 has a crime rate significantly 44% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
36.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
23.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM1 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hylands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Parklands Primary School Primary Good mi
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
Immanuel School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,274

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM1 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM1 is collected by Havering. The Band D rate is £2,088/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RM1 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM1 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£489,412, 71% above national average), higher-than-average crime (44% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM1 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM1 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM1 (ROMFORD) is £489,412, based on 1054 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 71% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is RM1 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM1 is above the national average (117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (23.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM1 ROMFORD?
The population of RM1 (ROMFORD) is approximately 276,274 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM1?
The average broadband download speed in RM1 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM1 ROMFORD?
There are 12 schools in or near RM1. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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