Romford RM20 2 area guide
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Is Romford RM20 2 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM20 2), recorded crime is 3326% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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.
Population
3,747
Recorded crime
9166.7
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Romford RM20 2
Romford RM20 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~341 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 (2015–2025)
Annual average (mean) sold price in RM20 2, 2015–2025. Latest £1,000. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RM20 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 113/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 39%
- Households
- 1,461
Owned 53% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 36%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM20 2.
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Romford RM20 2: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM20 2 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM20 2), recorded crime is 3326% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Romford RM20 2?
Recorded crime in Romford RM20 2 runs at 9166.7 per 1,000 properties, 3326% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM20 2 safe?
Crime in Romford RM20 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM20 2 runs at 9166.7 per 1,000 properties, 3326% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM20 2?
Homes in Romford RM20 2 sell for around £1,000 on average (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM20 2 at risk of flooding?
Romford RM20 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~341 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Romford RM20 2 a deprived area?
Romford RM20 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).