Is Romford a good place to live?
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In Romford (RM1 2), recorded crime is 207% above the national average, homes sell for around £412,115 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 207% above average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£412,115
Population
18,302
Recorded crime
822.6
Schools
3
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Romford RM1 2
Romford RM1 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,125 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in RM1 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RM1 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 7,386
Owned 48% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 34%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM1 2.
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Romford RM1 2: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM1 2 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM1 2), recorded crime is 207% above the national average, homes sell for around £412,115 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Romford RM1 2?
Recorded crime in Romford RM1 2 runs at 822.6 per 1,000 properties, 207% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM1 2 safe?
Crime in Romford RM1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM1 2 runs at 822.6 per 1,000 properties, 207% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM1 2?
Homes in Romford RM1 2 sell for around £412,115 on average, based on 107 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM1 2 at risk of flooding?
Romford RM1 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,125 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Romford RM1 2?
There are 3 schools in Romford RM1 2 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Romford RM1 2 a deprived area?
Romford RM1 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).