RomfordRM4
Epping Forest · East of England
RM4 Romford has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.6% for capital values, alongside 6.1% annualised rental growth. The district sits in the 60th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.7, indicating above-average market momentum. Population expanded 1.1% over the five-year period. The area is classified at the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-cycle characteristics with limited established infrastructure transformation. The rental yield spread—with rent growth substantially outpacing capital appreciation—reflects current market dynamics that may interest investors prioritising income over near-term capital gains. These metrics warrant contextualisation within individual investment criteria and broader market conditions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Romford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.1 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in RM4 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 demolition.
- Discharge of Condition 3 (Details of Materials) 7 (Contamination) and 11 (Internal Noise Levels) of application 24/00986/FUL (Demolition of existing building. Construction of two detached dwellings with associated parking and amenity areas).Mar 2026 · pending
- Variation of condition No. 3 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: P0076.23 dated 20/03/2023 to allow for increase in building height (Replacement barn following demolition of pre-existing barn)Feb 2026 · Undecided
- Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P0076.23 dated 20/03/2023 to allow for the increase of the building height by 500mm (Replacement barn following demolition of pre-existing barn)Jan 2026 · Refuse
Romford (RM4) common questions
Is Romford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Romford (RM4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 24% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Romford safe?
Romford has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Romford?
The average property price in Romford (RM4) is £554k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Romford?
The median monthly rent in Romford (RM4) is £1,561 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Romford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bexley (DA5), Romford (RM5), Chigwell (IG7), Belvedere (DA17), Romford (RM1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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