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RM6

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM6 covers ROMFORD in Greater London, London.

Avg price £424,807
1yr change ▲ 8.7%
Crime 36% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£424,807

▲ 8.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

110.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

36% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in RM6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM6 is £424,807, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM6 cost 48.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM6 have risen 8.7% 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 £507,089 23
Semi-detached £461,301 156
Terraced £452,110 462
Flat £224,992 234
All types £424,807 898

5-Year Price History

£402K £415K £428K £441K £454K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM6

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

With 110.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM6 has a crime rate significantly 36% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
45.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
19.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM6 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Furze Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Warren Junior School Primary Outstanding mi
Rose Lane Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Grove Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chadwell Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

232,747

Population

52

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
32.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM6 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM6 is collected by Romford Council. The Band D rate is £1,077/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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RM6 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM6 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£424,807, 48% above national average), higher-than-average crime (36% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM6 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM6 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM6 (ROMFORD) is £424,807, based on 898 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.7% over the past year.
Is RM6 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM6 is above the national average (110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (45.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM6 ROMFORD?
The population of RM6 (ROMFORD) is approximately 232,747 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 52 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 32% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM6?
The average broadband download speed in RM6 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM6 ROMFORD?
There are 12 schools in or near RM6. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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