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Romford RM16 3 area guide

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Is Romford RM16 3 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM16 3), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £455,914 on average, there are 2 schools 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 7/10, 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 RM16 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM16 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (18 of 1,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 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: £92,067 (109 sales)1996: £83,954 (97 sales)1997: £95,534 (117 sales)1998: £109,477 (56 sales)1999: £117,175 (74 sales)2000: £103,278 (50 sales)2001: £132,925 (81 sales)2002: £179,321 (91 sales)2003: £206,880 (78 sales)2004: £254,715 (93 sales)2005: £260,639 (128 sales)2006: £274,380 (159 sales)2007: £280,786 (108 sales)2008: £299,639 (43 sales)2009: £262,520 (50 sales)2010: £238,327 (42 sales)2011: £254,984 (47 sales)2012: £270,612 (40 sales)2013: £320,130 (46 sales)2014: £302,022 (92 sales)2015: £372,954 (81 sales)2016: £383,592 (71 sales)2017: £379,796 (70 sales)2018: £492,794 (69 sales)2019: £489,198 (60 sales)2020: £723,883 (65 sales)2021: £437,666 (96 sales)2022: £528,839 (56 sales)2023: £564,784 (51 sales)2024: £455,914 (38 sales)2025: £486,961 (60 sales)2026: £467,722 (13 sales) 2026: £467,722 (13 sales) — part year so far £723,883 £83,954 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in RM16 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: 49 crimesJun 24: 50 crimesJul 24: 36 crimesAug 24: 42 crimesSep 24: 25 crimesOct 24: 24 crimesNov 24: 63 crimesDec 24: 41 crimesJan 25: 34 crimesFeb 25: 53 crimesMar 25: 34 crimesApr 25: 33 crimesMay 25: 37 crimesJun 25: 27 crimesJul 25: 26 crimesAug 25: 29 crimesSep 25: 32 crimesOct 25: 42 crimesNov 25: 43 crimesDec 25: 30 crimesJan 26: 35 crimesFeb 26: 26 crimesMar 26: 17 crimesApr 26: 41 crimes Apr 26: 41 crimes 63 17 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in RM16 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
25%
Households with children
33%
Households
6,771

Owned 68% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RM16 3.

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Romford RM16 3: frequently asked questions

Is Romford RM16 3 a good place to live?

In Romford (RM16 3), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £455,914 on average, there are 2 schools 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Romford RM16 3?

Recorded crime in Romford RM16 3 runs at 356.5 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Romford RM16 3 safe?

Crime in Romford RM16 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM16 3 runs at 356.5 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Romford RM16 3?

Homes in Romford RM16 3 sell for around £455,914 on average, based on 38 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Romford RM16 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM16 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (18 of 1,968) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Romford RM16 3?

There are 2 schools in Romford RM16 3 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Romford RM16 3 a deprived area?

Romford RM16 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).