Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RM5 postcode area, covering Romford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£237,803
Median price
£222,000
5-year trend
+36.7%
Total sales
8,700
The RM5 area has 342 individual postcodes with 8,700 registered sales. Prices are +40.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Romford. The five-year price movement is +36.7%.
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 £237,803, RM5 is a mid-range area, +40.1% 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 8,700 recorded sales across 342 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RM5 is +36.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RM5 2ET
£248,035 avg · 130 sales
RM5 3JJ
£139,306 avg · 97 sales
RM5 2ED
£207,714 avg · 88 sales
RM5 3AL
£201,430 avg · 70 sales
RM5 3ET
£247,035 avg · 69 sales
RM5 3AA
£216,164 avg · 67 sales
RM5 3YP
£228,141 avg · 67 sales
RM5 2NP
£212,072 avg · 66 sales
RM5 2QS
£270,584 avg · 65 sales
This RM5 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 RM5 postcode area is £237,803, based on 8,700 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Romford.
Properties in RM5 average £237,803, which is +40.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£222,000) is 6.6% below the average (£237,803), 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 RM5 have moved +36.7% 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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