Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RM1 postcode area, covering Romford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£275,089
Median price
£241,500
5-year trend
+21.2%
Total sales
13,089
The RM1 area has 427 individual postcodes with 13,089 registered sales. Prices are +30.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Romford. The five-year price movement is +21.2%.
An East London/Essex border town with Elizabeth Line trains to Liverpool Street and the City in under half an hour, plus a large shopping and leisure district.
🚆 Main station
Romford
⏱️ London commute
~28 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
With an average of £275,089, RM1 is a mid-range area, +30.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 13,089 recorded sales across 427 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RM1 is +21.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RM1 2NQ
£142,158 avg · 190 sales
RM1 1AR
£186,293 avg · 149 sales
RM1 3EF
£210,612 avg · 145 sales
RM1 1AJ
£119,848 avg · 133 sales
RM1 2RE
£123,903 avg · 133 sales
RM1 2AW
£151,260 avg · 121 sales
RM1 2EB
£185,342 avg · 115 sales
RM1 2TE
£131,405 avg · 115 sales
RM1 2DG
£117,104 avg · 108 sales
This RM1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the RM1 postcode area is £275,089, based on 13,089 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Romford.
Properties in RM1 average £275,089, which is +30.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£241,500) is 12.2% below the average (£275,089), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in RM1 have moved +21.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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