RM1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RM1 district covers Central Romford, Rise Park, Romford South. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RM1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RM1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Liverpool Street: 43 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RM1
- Hylands Primary School · RM1 2RU · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 47% in England
- Parklands Primary School · RM1 4QX · Good (2024) · Top 29% in England
- Rise Park Infant School · RM1 4UD · Remains Good (2023)
- Rise Park Junior School · RM1 4UD · Good (2022) · Bottom 5% in England
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School · RM1 4BT · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 46% in England
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School · RM1 4JA · Good (2022) · Top 26% in England
Secondary schools in RM1
- Bower Park Academy · RM1 4YY · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
- Marshalls Park Academy · RM1 4EH · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 38% in England
- The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls · RM1 2RR · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 22% in England
Fee-paying schools in RM1
- Bep Academy · RM1 3LP · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Immanuel School · RM1 4HR · Inspected by ISI
- The Bridge · RM1 2RR · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RM1
- Excel Kids Romford · RM1 3EE · Good (Ofsted)
- Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford) · RM1 3PB · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Market Day Nursery · RM1 3AB · Good (Ofsted)
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford · RM1 2LT
- Montessori Minds · RM1 3QA · Good (Ofsted)
- Over The Rainbow Day Nursery · RM1 2JT · Good (Ofsted)
- Rising Stars Preschool Romford · RM1 3QT · Good (Ofsted)
- Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup · RM1 3LP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Shining Starz Pre-School · RM1 4AT
- Trinity Pre School · RM1 1JH · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RM1
- St Edwards Medical Centre · RM1 3DQ
- Western Road Medical Centre · RM1 3LS
- Dr Marks Practice · RM1 2SH
- North Street Medical Care · RM1 4QJ
Neighbourhoods in RM1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RM1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Romford | 42% | £295k | Very high | 9 min |
| Rise Park | 23% | £542k | Very low | 9 min |
| Romford South | 20% | £420k | Very high | 9 min |
| Romford North | 8% | £459k | Low | 8 min |
| Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross | 3% | £440k | Low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the RM1 postcode?
RM1 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Central Romford, Rise Park, Romford South, with 517 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RM1?
The typical home price across RM1's neighbourhoods is £420k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RM1?
6 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a RM1 postcode, plus 3 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RM1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Liverpool Street 43 minutes.