Map of the RM postcode area
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Overview
This page brings together mapped and statistical information for the RM postcode area, also known as the Romford postal area.
The RM postcode area covers Romford and nearby parts of Greater London and Essex.
The postcode area borders the following neighbouring postcode areas: DA - Dartford, SS - Southend-on-Sea, CM - Chelmsford, SE - London - SE, IG - Ilford and ME - Medway. It also borders The Tidal Thames.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (75.12%), Essex (24.88%).
Quick facts
| Width east to west | 15.35 mi |
|---|---|
| Height north to south | 16.29 mi |
| Area | 115.82 mi² |
| Maximum width | 19.62 mi |
| Perimeter | 77.34 mi |
| Postcode districts | 20 |
| Postcode sectors | 66 |
| Post towns | 9 |
| Postcodes | 9,929 |
| Population | 516,824 |
The RM postcode area has a population of 516,824 and covers 296,021 hectares. Roughly 0.80% of the population of Great Britain lives here.
Post towns and postcode districts
Where is the RM postcode area?
How built up is the postcode area?
This compares building footprint coverage against the total land area across each postcode district. The least urban district is RM4 and the most urban is RM8.
| Postcode district | Total area (m²) | Footprint area (m²) | Built percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM4 | 45,818,118 | 511,619 | 1.12% |
| RM14 | 47,164,634 | 1,457,215 | 3.09% |
| RM16 | 33,111,192 | 1,514,970 | 4.58% |
| RM15 | 21,508,991 | 1,076,018 | 5.00% |
| RM18 | 23,974,552 | 1,263,553 | 5.27% |
| RM13 | 22,293,398 | 1,501,550 | 6.74% |
| RM19 | 7,066,573 | 521,885 | 7.39% |
| RM5 | 7,247,936 | 663,194 | 9.15% |
| RM3 | 14,191,553 | 1,478,577 | 10.42% |
| RM6 | 8,405,609 | 957,007 | 11.39% |
| RM7 | 8,609,670 | 1,108,061 | 12.87% |
| RM2 | 3,428,210 | 527,004 | 15.37% |
| RM17 | 6,001,044 | 945,827 | 15.76% |
| RM11 | 8,973,235 | 1,439,016 | 16.04% |
| RM12 | 7,641,895 | 1,245,887 | 16.30% |
| RM9 | 8,479,863 | 1,448,585 | 17.08% |
| RM10 | 6,325,774 | 1,084,168 | 17.14% |
| RM20 | 5,828,673 | 1,076,273 | 18.47% |
| RM1 | 4,716,800 | 969,629 | 20.56% |
| RM8 | 5,231,725 | 1,130,753 | 21.61% |
| Total | 296,019,445 | 21,920,791 | 7.41% |
Area measurements
| Hectares | 296,021 |
|---|---|
| Square miles | 1,142.94 |
| Square feet | 31,863,404,419.00 |
| Square kilometres | 2,960.21 |
Postal delivery offices
- Dagenham Delivery Office
- Grays Delivery Office
- Harold Hill Delivery Office
- Hornchurch Delivery Office
- Rainham (rm) Delivery Office
- Romford Delivery Office
- South Ockendon Delivery Office
- Upminster Delivery Office
Tourist attractions within the area
We found 9 visitor attractions within the Romford postcode area.
| Havering Museum |
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| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Rainham Hall |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| St Andrew's Church |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
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| St Andrew's Church |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
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| Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre |
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
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| Thames Chase Forest Centre |
| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
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| Essex Fire Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Tilbury Fort |
| Historic Properties |
| Castle / Fort |
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| Coalhouse Fort |
| Historic Properties |
| Castle / Fort |
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