Romford, Greater London RM3
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Romford, Greater London (RM3). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Romford, Greater London
Harold Hill, in the RM3 postcode area, offers a mixed bag of suburban living. As an area developed significantly after World War II, it presents a mostly residential environment, with a fairly strong community feel, and a diverse population. While there are local shops and amenities and green spaces, it is worth noting that entertainment and a wider variety of shops may require a trip to Romford town centre. On the other hand, the area has seen investment in education with the Drapers' Academy is a good example of the local schools.
Property Prices in Romford, Greater London
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Romford, Greater London now sells for £400,000, down 0.0% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Greater London and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Romford, Greater London is showing exceptional growth with values rising 0.8% faster than the Greater London area average.
Properties here are commanding premium prices compared to the wider Greater London area, suggesting strong local factors driving demand.
Premium prices suggest high competition — consider exploring nearby areas for better value or be prepared to act quickly when properties become available.
Market Activity (YoY)
The market in Romford, Greater London is moderately active, showing 4.7% more sales than the Greater London area average.
The market is somewhat quieter than the Greater London average, which could mean less competition.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
44% below the national average.
Property Crime
13% below the national average.
Public Order
26% above the national average.
Theft
3% above the national average.
Violent Crime
17% below the national average.
Getting Around
Harold Wood, in the RM3 postcode area, offers decent transport links, primarily via Harold Wood railway station. The Elizabeth Line provides frequent and direct services to London Liverpool Street and Shenfield, with some trains continuing to further destinations such as Heathrow Airport and Reading. Specifically, you can expect around 8 trains per hour (tph) to each of those destinations during off-peak times, with a reduced service on Sundays. However, it's worth noting that Harold Wood is in Travelcard Zone 6, so travelling further into London can become expensive. Additionally, while the Elizabeth Line is modern and reliable, it can get very busy during peak commuting hours. Local bus routes (256, 294, 346, 347 and 496) provide connections to surrounding areas, including Romford, but these may be subject to traffic delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Romford, Greater London?
The median price across the most common property types is around £404,373, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Romford, Greater London a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 13% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Romford, Greater London rising?
Prices have grown 3.6% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.