Romford RM13 area guide
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Is Romford RM13 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM13), recorded crime is 128% above the national average, homes sell for around £405,157 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 128% above average
- 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
£405,157
Population
36,966
Recorded crime
519.0
Schools
13
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Romford RM13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM13 is rated high. Around 31.4% of properties (5,171 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 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 RM13, 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 (89 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RM13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 263/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 35%
- Households
- 13,610
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM13.
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Romford RM13: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM13 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM13), recorded crime is 128% above the national average, homes sell for around £405,157 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Romford RM13?
Recorded crime in Romford RM13 runs at 519.0 per 1,000 properties, 128% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM13 safe?
Crime in Romford RM13 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM13 runs at 519.0 per 1,000 properties, 128% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM13?
Homes in Romford RM13 sell for around £405,157 on average, based on 527 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM13 is rated high. Around 31.4% of properties (5,171 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Romford RM13?
There are 13 schools in Romford RM13 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Romford RM13 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Romford RM13, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Romford RM13 a deprived area?
Romford RM13 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).