Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RM3 postcode area, covering Romford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£239,281
Median price
£189,000
5-year trend
+363.7%
Total sales
18,923
The RM3 area has 788 individual postcodes with 18,923 registered sales. Prices are +39.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Romford. The five-year price movement is +363.7%.
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 £239,281, RM3 is a mid-range area, +39.7% 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 18,923 recorded sales across 788 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RM3 is +363.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RM3 0WP
£125,848 avg · 130 sales
RM3 0XL
£176,389 avg · 125 sales
RM3 0NQ
£358,815 avg · 120 sales
RM3 0FH
£394,869 avg · 116 sales
RM3 0XE
£192,801 avg · 110 sales
RM3 0HJ
£217,610 avg · 101 sales
RM3 0XN
£174,162 avg · 101 sales
RM3 0WJ
£153,860 avg · 99 sales
RM3 0WN
£168,332 avg · 97 sales
This RM3 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 RM3 postcode area is £239,281, based on 18,923 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Romford.
Properties in RM3 average £239,281, which is +39.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£189,000) is 21.0% below the average (£239,281), 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 RM3 have moved +363.7% 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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