Area Guide – Romford (RM)

Living in Romford (RM)

Crime levels in Romford (RM) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, some parts of the area may fall within moderate flood-risk zones — street-level conditions vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Romford (RM)

Is Romford (RM) a good place to live?

Romford (RM) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Romford (RM)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Romford (RM)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Around England average (78 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Manor Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Concordia Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
The Mawney Foundation School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Mawney Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Mawney Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Hylands Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
The Frances Bardsley School for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Gidea Park Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Crowlands Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Crowlands Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Crowlands Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Rush Green Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Squirrels Heath Infant School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Squirrels Heath Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Rush Green Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Marshalls Park School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Marshalls Park Academy	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Parklands Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Parklands Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Wykeham Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Wykeham Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Harrow Lodge Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.1 mi
Barking and Dagenham College	16 plus	Not rated	1.2 mi
Towers Junior School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Towers Infant School	Primary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College	Secondary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport 4 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Romford Rail Station	0.1 mi
Gidea Park Rail Station	1.0 mi
Emerson Park Rail Station	1.6 mi
Elm Park Underground Station	1.9 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk varies across the area — some locations may fall within moderate-risk flood zones

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 47 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
EVOLUTIO COMMUNITY OPTHALMOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CGL HAVERING	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WESTERN ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
DR MARKS PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
RAPHAELS HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
VICTORIA HOSPITAL (RAPHAEL HOUSE) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
VICTORIA HOSPITAL (RAPHAEL HOUSE) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HAVERING CREST PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
PELC EUCC OOH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
MODERN MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HAVERING HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NORTH STREET MEDICAL CARE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NORTH STREET MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HAVERING MARSHALLS PCN EAS	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
THE NEW MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DR GUPTA	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
EASTBROOK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PBC SANOMI ENT	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
HAVERING CREST EAS	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MAYLANDS HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MAYLANDS HEALTHCARE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
HAVERING SOUTH PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
HORNCHURCH HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
BILLET LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
HAVERING LIBERTY PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DR HF MCDONALD & PTNRS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DR MM RAHMAN	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HORNCHURCH LIBRARY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HORNCHURCH LIBRARY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LABURNUM HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
TOGETHER FIRST	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LABURNUM HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
VALENCE MEDICAL CENTRE - BRANCH SITE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BARKING DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
CHASE CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ASHTON GARDENS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
DMC COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY BHR	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THE SAHEECHA'S PRACTICES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LYNWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LYNWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
HIGH STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
QUEEN'S HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.6 mi