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Romford is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 27,521.
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Romford is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 27,521. The median property price is £420,000, with 766 sales recorded in the past 12 months and prices rising 28.8 per cent over five years. Flats median at £235,000, terraces at £444,500, semi-detached homes at £525,000 and detached houses at £700,000. About 55 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Romford. The median age is 36.9 years, and 55.6 per cent of households are owner-occupied. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.6 microgrammes per cubic metre and particulate matter at 7.9. Flood risk is low at 8.1 per cent in flood zones. Broadband is widely available, with 80.3 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. The area contains five conservation areas including Gidea Park and Romford, and 11 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,424.66 annually.
Data updated 2026/2025. Romford, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Romford’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Romford ranks 5th cheapest of 33, 9th safest and 6th most affordable.
Sold prices in Romford have risen 29% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Romford (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 6).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/romford.
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Nearby areas we cover: Rush Green, Gidea Park, Rush Green.
Romford is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 27,521.