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RM7

ROMFORD

Greater London, London, England

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RM7 is the postcode district for ROMFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £417,184
1yr change ▼ 9.1%
Crime 56% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£417,184

▼ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

126.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in RM7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM7 is £417,184, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM7 cost 45.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM7 have fallen 9.1% 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 £505,835 46
Semi-detached £459,651 315
Terraced £434,517 455
Flat £241,252 257
All types £417,184 1106

5-Year Price History

£388K £403K £419K £435K £450K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM7

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

With 126.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM7 has a crime rate significantly 56% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
26.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
25.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM7 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rush Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Crownfield Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Crownfield Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Barking and Dagenham College Post-16 Not inspected mi
The Mawney Foundation School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 RM7 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM7 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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RM7 — ROMFORD

Area Summary

RM7 (ROMFORD) offers above-average property prices (£417,184, 45% above national average), higher-than-average crime (56% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM7 ROMFORD

What is the average house price in RM7 ROMFORD?
The average house price in RM7 (ROMFORD) is £417,184, based on 1106 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.1% over the past year.
Is RM7 ROMFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in RM7 is above the national average (126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (26.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM7 ROMFORD?
The population of RM7 (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 RM7?
The average broadband download speed in RM7 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM7 ROMFORD?
There are 9 schools in or near RM7. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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