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Romford RM12 6 area guide

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Is Romford RM12 6 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM12 6), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £448,132 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 RM12 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM12 6 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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: £75,824 (138 sales)1996: £78,152 (191 sales)1997: £86,493 (232 sales)1998: £90,900 (189 sales)1999: £102,129 (259 sales)2000: £114,654 (194 sales)2001: £131,310 (201 sales)2002: £162,458 (188 sales)2003: £187,273 (176 sales)2004: £204,325 (211 sales)2005: £208,364 (155 sales)2006: £219,989 (193 sales)2007: £245,484 (204 sales)2008: £229,267 (100 sales)2009: £228,033 (82 sales)2010: £239,554 (127 sales)2011: £242,184 (110 sales)2012: £242,618 (105 sales)2013: £253,022 (149 sales)2014: £281,521 (140 sales)2015: £300,104 (160 sales)2016: £363,589 (161 sales)2017: £384,334 (139 sales)2018: £705,647 (138 sales)2019: £390,718 (148 sales)2020: £428,983 (159 sales)2021: £447,166 (316 sales)2022: £464,474 (185 sales)2023: £418,373 (163 sales)2024: £448,132 (177 sales)2025: £443,535 (151 sales)2026: £415,026 (38 sales) 2026: £415,026 (38 sales) — part year so far £705,647 £75,824 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in RM12 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 33 crimesSep 24: 39 crimesOct 24: 35 crimesNov 24: 29 crimesDec 24: 28 crimesJan 25: 27 crimesFeb 25: 24 crimesMar 25: 45 crimesApr 25: 39 crimesMay 25: 25 crimesJun 25: 37 crimesJul 25: 40 crimesAug 25: 49 crimesSep 25: 46 crimesOct 25: 66 crimesNov 25: 49 crimesDec 25: 51 crimesJan 26: 48 crimesFeb 26: 36 crimesMar 26: 39 crimesApr 26: 44 crimes Apr 26: 44 crimes 66 24 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in RM12 6 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 39/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
28%
Households with children
27%
Households
8,445

Owned 78% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RM12 6.

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Romford RM12 6: frequently asked questions

Is Romford RM12 6 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM12 6), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £448,132 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Romford RM12 6?

Recorded crime in Romford RM12 6 runs at 230.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Romford RM12 6 safe?

Crime in Romford RM12 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM12 6 runs at 230.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Romford RM12 6?

Homes in Romford RM12 6 sell for around £448,132 on average, based on 177 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Romford RM12 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM12 6 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 4,704) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Romford RM12 6?

There are 4 schools in Romford RM12 6 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Romford RM12 6 a deprived area?

Romford RM12 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).