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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.

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)

1995: £61,169 (113 sales)1996: £65,022 (116 sales)1997: £68,677 (133 sales)1998: £75,704 (112 sales)1999: £87,204 (132 sales)2000: £102,283 (117 sales)2001: £109,370 (130 sales)2002: £137,860 (144 sales)2003: £165,413 (133 sales)2004: £181,138 (147 sales)2005: £181,856 (117 sales)2006: £203,267 (164 sales)2007: £213,300 (178 sales)2008: £203,875 (87 sales)2009: £192,909 (73 sales)2010: £206,906 (98 sales)2011: £205,159 (101 sales)2012: £198,609 (75 sales)2013: £215,500 (102 sales)2014: £243,831 (126 sales)2015: £265,895 (132 sales)2016: £306,500 (127 sales)2017: £339,921 (125 sales)2018: £341,746 (103 sales)2019: £336,984 (117 sales)2020: £377,799 (121 sales)2021: £376,301 (163 sales)2022: £430,475 (125 sales)2023: £405,290 (90 sales)2024: £421,146 (103 sales)2025: £427,490 (100 sales)2026: £396,620 (25 sales) 2026: £396,620 (25 sales) — part year so far £430,475 £61,169 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

Aug 24: 48 crimesSep 24: 33 crimesOct 24: 51 crimesNov 24: 48 crimesDec 24: 39 crimesJan 25: 45 crimesFeb 25: 41 crimesMar 25: 33 crimesApr 25: 50 crimesMay 25: 50 crimesJun 25: 57 crimesJul 25: 57 crimesAug 25: 51 crimesSep 25: 39 crimesOct 25: 31 crimesNov 25: 35 crimesDec 25: 49 crimesJan 26: 35 crimesFeb 26: 24 crimesMar 26: 44 crimesApr 26: 38 crimes Apr 26: 38 crimes 57 24 Aug 24 Apr 26

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).