Romford RM10 area guide
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Is Romford RM10 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM10), recorded crime is 195% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,145 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 195% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£355,145
Population
53,721
Recorded crime
672.4
Schools
14
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Romford RM10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM10 is rated high. Around 5.0% of properties (877 of 17,679) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)
Annual sold price in RM10, 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 (68 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RM10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 319/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 43%
- Households
- 18,789
Owned 43% · Social rent 34% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM10.
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Romford RM10: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM10 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM10), recorded crime is 195% above the national average, homes sell for around £355,145 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Romford RM10?
Recorded crime in Romford RM10 runs at 672.4 per 1,000 properties, 195% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM10 safe?
Crime in Romford RM10 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM10 runs at 672.4 per 1,000 properties, 195% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM10?
Homes in Romford RM10 sell for around £355,145 on average, based on 364 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM10 is rated high. Around 5.0% of properties (877 of 17,679) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Romford RM10?
There are 14 schools in Romford RM10 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Romford RM10 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Romford RM10, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Romford RM10 a deprived area?
Romford RM10 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).