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RM5

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM5 encompasses ROMFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £418,480
1yr change ▲ 5.1%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£418,480

▲ 5.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% above national avg

Crime Rate

41.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

Property Prices in RM5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM5 is £418,480, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM5 cost 45.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM5 have risen 5.1% 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 £544,576 54
Semi-detached £448,622 293
Terraced £416,623 229
Flat £252,115 87
All types £418,480 677

5-Year Price History

£410K £415K £420K £425K £430K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM5

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

With 41.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM5 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM5 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Clockhouse Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Oasis Academy Pinewood Primary Not inspected mi

1

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 RM5 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM5 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

RM5 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM5 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£418,480, 46% above national average), low crime (49% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM5 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM5 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM5 (ROMFORD) is £418,480, based on 677 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.
Is RM5 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM5 is significantly below the national average (41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM5 ROMFORD?
The population of RM5 (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 RM5?
The average broadband download speed in RM5 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM5 ROMFORD?
There are 3 schools in or near RM5. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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