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.
Avg sold price
£455,914
Population
17,667
Recorded crime
356.5
Schools
2
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
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)
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
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.
Browse postcodes
- RM16 3AA
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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).