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RM4

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM4 is the postcode district for ROMFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £716,616
1yr change ▼ 4.5%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£716,616

▼ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

150% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

Property Prices in RM4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM4 is £716,616, which is 45% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM4 cost 149.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM4 have fallen 4.5% 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 £948,127 59
Semi-detached £624,526 68
Terraced £447,042 26
Flat £289,088 17
All types £716,616 193

5-Year Price History

£679K £697K £715K £733K £752K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM4 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Lambourne Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

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 RM4 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM4 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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RM4 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM4 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£716,616, 150% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM4 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM4 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM4 (ROMFORD) is £716,616, based on 193 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 150% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.5% over the past year.
Is RM4 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM4 ROMFORD?
The population of RM4 (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 RM4?
The average broadband download speed in RM4 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM4 ROMFORD?
There are 3 schools in or near RM4. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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