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RM2

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM2 encompasses ROMFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £525,232
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£525,232

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

83% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

353 Mbps

Property Prices in RM2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM2 is £525,232, which is 60% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM2 cost 83.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM2 have risen 3.0% 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 £882,230 94
Semi-detached £588,907 205
Terraced £535,923 128
Flat £289,702 200
All types £525,232 639

5-Year Price History

£502K £513K £523K £534K £545K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM2

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

With 59.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM2 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM2 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Squirrels Heath Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gidea Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Other Not inspected mi
St Mary's Hare Park School Other Not inspected mi
The Royal Liberty School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

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 RM2 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM2 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

RM

RM2 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM2 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£525,232, 83% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM2 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM2 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM2 (ROMFORD) is £525,232, based on 639 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 83% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is RM2 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM2 is significantly below the national average (59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM2 ROMFORD?
The population of RM2 (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 RM2?
The average broadband download speed in RM2 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM2 ROMFORD?
There are 5 schools in or near RM2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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