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Romford RM1 3 area guide

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Is Romford RM1 3 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM1 3), recorded crime is 220% above the national average, homes sell for around £747,804 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Romford RM1 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM1 3 is rated high. Around 15.5% of properties (334 of 2,152) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 46 are at significant risk.

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)

1995: £68,415 (24 sales)1996: £74,323 (48 sales)1997: £91,126 (37 sales)1998: £90,006 (38 sales)1999: £100,894 (32 sales)2000: £100,877 (37 sales)2001: £133,260 (25 sales)2002: £156,817 (58 sales)2003: £190,280 (41 sales)2004: £202,565 (38 sales)2005: £201,967 (23 sales)2006: £221,687 (70 sales)2007: £218,213 (224 sales)2008: £179,325 (82 sales)2009: £173,315 (62 sales)2010: £183,265 (69 sales)2011: £193,310 (29 sales)2012: £159,735 (30 sales)2013: £179,158 (41 sales)2014: £340,340 (83 sales)2015: £297,716 (56 sales)2016: £297,177 (163 sales)2017: £301,759 (129 sales)2018: £477,280 (58 sales)2019: £551,731 (76 sales)2020: £349,940 (42 sales)2021: £325,954 (104 sales)2022: £2,058,175 (61 sales)2023: £838,707 (50 sales)2024: £747,804 (56 sales)2025: £445,978 (46 sales)2026: £925,077 (13 sales) 2026: £925,077 (13 sales) — part year so far £2,058,175 £68,415 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in RM1 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 59 crimesSep 24: 80 crimesOct 24: 76 crimesNov 24: 64 crimesDec 24: 53 crimesJan 25: 55 crimesFeb 25: 59 crimesMar 25: 73 crimesApr 25: 66 crimesMay 25: 65 crimesJun 25: 79 crimesJul 25: 85 crimesAug 25: 61 crimesSep 25: 68 crimesOct 25: 77 crimesNov 25: 65 crimesDec 25: 77 crimesJan 26: 80 crimesFeb 26: 67 crimesMar 26: 77 crimesApr 26: 77 crimes Apr 26: 77 crimes 85 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in RM1 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 67/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
35
One-person households
33%
Households with children
31%
Households
5,382

Owned 47% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RM1 3.

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Romford RM1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Romford RM1 3 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM1 3), recorded crime is 220% above the national average, homes sell for around £747,804 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 3?

Recorded crime in Romford RM1 3 runs at 855.6 per 1,000 properties, 220% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Romford RM1 3 safe?

Crime in Romford RM1 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM1 3 runs at 855.6 per 1,000 properties, 220% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Romford RM1 3?

Homes in Romford RM1 3 sell for around £747,804 on average, based on 56 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Romford RM1 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM1 3 is rated high. Around 15.5% of properties (334 of 2,152) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 46 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Romford RM1 3?

There is 1 school in Romford RM1 3 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Romford RM1 3 a deprived area?

Romford RM1 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).