Romford RM7 8 area guide
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Is Romford RM7 8 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM7 8), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £421,146 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£421,146
Population
10,959
Recorded crime
299.2
Schools
2
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Romford RM7 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM7 8 is rated medium. Around 5.5% of properties (178 of 3,219) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 RM7 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 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 RM7 8 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 4,070
Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RM7 8.
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Romford RM7 8: frequently asked questions
Is Romford RM7 8 a good place to live?
In Romford (RM7 8), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £421,146 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 RM7 8?
Recorded crime in Romford RM7 8 runs at 299.2 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Romford RM7 8 safe?
Crime in Romford RM7 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Romford RM7 8 runs at 299.2 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Romford RM7 8?
Homes in Romford RM7 8 sell for around £421,146 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Romford RM7 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Romford RM7 8 is rated medium. Around 5.5% of properties (178 of 3,219) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Romford RM7 8?
There are 2 schools in Romford RM7 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Romford RM7 8 a deprived area?
Romford RM7 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).