Romford RM16 5 area guide
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Is Romford RM16 5 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM16 5), recorded crime is 223% above the national average, homes sell for around £429,875 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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
£429,875
Population
3,472
Recorded crime
863.6
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Romford RM16 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM16 5 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (18 of 351) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (3 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 19/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 20%
- Households with children
- 38%
- Households
- 1,183
Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM16 5.
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Romford RM16 5: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM16 5 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM16 5), recorded crime is 223% above the national average, homes sell for around £429,875 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Romford RM16 5?
Recorded crime in Romford RM16 5 runs at 863.6 per 1,000 properties, 223% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM16 5 safe?
Crime in Romford RM16 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM16 5 runs at 863.6 per 1,000 properties, 223% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM16 5?
Homes in Romford RM16 5 sell for around £429,875 on average, based on 8 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM16 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM16 5 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (18 of 351) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.
Is Romford RM16 5 a deprived area?
Romford RM16 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).