RM7 Postcode District
RM7 is one of 7 Postcode Districts for the Romford Post town in Greater London
The RM7 postcode district is located in the RM Romford postal area, RM7 has a population of 32,686 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.32 square miles (8.61 square kilometres or 2,126.98 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of RM7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of RM7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the RM7 postcode district is Romford, located in the county of Greater London, England.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector RM7 0, covers Romford in Greater London.
The sector RM7 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector RM7 7, covers Romford in Greater London.
The sector RM7 8, covers Romford in Greater London.
The sector RM7 9, covers Romford in Greater London.
The post town for this district is ROMFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Havering London Boro (508 postal codes), and finally, the Barking and Dagenham London Boro area (73 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell | 5.17 | NW |
| Brentwood | 6.89 | ENE |
| Loughton | 7.28 | NW |
| Dartford | 8.67 | SSE |
| Epping | 9.11 | NNW |
| Grays | 9.34 | SE |
| Swanscombe | 9.61 | SSE |
| Chipping Ongar | 9.78 | NNE |
| Waltham Abbey | 10.26 | NW |
| Billericay | 11.34 | ENE |
| Tilbury | 11.36 | SE |
| Waltham Cross | 11.71 | NW |
| City of London | 11.87 | WSW |
| Northfleet | 11.96 | SE |
| Swanley | 12.01 | S |
| Basildon | 12.28 | E |
| Gravesend | 12.46 | SE |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 12.55 | ESE |
| Cheshunt | 12.81 | NW |
| City of Westminster | 13.56 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 596
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 191 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 8 | 111 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 9 | 108 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 7 | 90 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 21 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 8 | 17 |
| Rush Green | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 15 |
| Rush Green | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 14 |
| Mawneys | ROMFORD | RM7 8 | 11 |
| Mawneys | ROMFORD | RM7 8 | 11 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 6 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM7 0 | 1 |
Street list for RM7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WHITE HART LANE | 259 |
| ROM VALLEY WAY A125 | 213 |
| RUSH GREEN ROAD A124 | 206 |
| OLDCHURCH ROAD A1251 | 177 |
| EASTERN AVENUE WEST A12 | 173 |
| EASTERN AVENUE WEST A12 | 173 |
| EASTERN AVENUE WEST A12 | 173 |
| DAGENHAM ROAD | 156 |
| OLIVE STREET | 155 |
| RUSH GREEN GARDENS | 135 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2406 |
| Vehicle crime | 632 |
| Other theft | 453 |
| Drugs | 451 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 449 |
| Public order | 411 |
| Shoplifting | 390 |
| Burglary | 374 |
| Robbery | 134 |
| Theft from the person | 117 |
| Other crime | 110 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Possession of weapons | 39 |
| Bicycle theft | 31 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON ROAD | ROMFORD | 34 | RM7 9NJ | View map | |
| MAWNEY ROAD | ROMFORD | 22 | RM7 7JB | View map | |
| RUSH GREEN ROAD | ROMFORD | 21 | RM7 0JU | View map | |
| DAGENHAM ROAD | ROMFORD | 15 | RM7 0DA | View map | |
| WHITE HART LANE | ROMFORD | 11 | RM7 8JB | View map | |
| ROM VALLEY WAY | ROMFORD | 7 | RM7 0AN | View map | |
| DAGENHAM ROAD | DAGENHAM | 6 | RM7 0TJ | View map | |
| EASTERN AVENUE WEST | ROMFORD | 6 | RM7 7EX | View map |
Schools in the district
Concordia Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Union Road , Romford
Postcode: RM7 0HG
Headteacher: Mr Raheel Akhtar
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rush Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dagenham Road , Rush Green , Romford
Postcode: RM7 0RL
Headteacher: Mr S Abeledo (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barking and Dagenham College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Dagenham Road , Rush Green , Romford
Postcode: RM7 0XU
Headteacher: Ms Yvonne Kelly (Acting Principal & Ceo)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Mawney Foundation School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mawney Road , Romford
Postcode: RM7 7HR
Headteacher: Mrs Chris Knight (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crownfield Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
White Hart Lane , Collier Row , Romford
Postcode: RM7 8JB
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian 87711 (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crownfield Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
White Hart Lane , Collier Row , Romford
Postcode: RM7 8JB
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Nacmias (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crowlands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
London Road , Romford
Postcode: RM7 9EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Clark (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
London Road , Romford
Postcode: RM7 9NX
Headteacher: Miss Trenica King (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
London Road , Romford
Postcode: RM7 9NX
Headteacher: Ms Jodie Hassan
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex Family Dental Care | 109 MAWNEY ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 7JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 193 RUSH GREEN ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Queens Hospital | ROM VALLEY WAY, ROMFORD, GREATER LONDON, RM7 0AG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dr Stella Bicknell And Associates Dental Surgery | 38 LONDON ROAD, ROMFORD, RM7 9RB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 57 MAWNEY ROAD, ROMFORD, RM7 7HL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Sanomi | RUSH GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 261 DAGENHAM ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01708 728261 |
| 2 | Dr P & S Poologanathan | RUSH GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 261 DAGENHAM ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XR | GP PRACTICE | Call 0844 4773288 |
| 3 | Dr Gupta | 206 MAWNEY ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 8BU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01708 739379 |
| 4 | Modern Medical Centre | 195 RUSH GREEN ROAD, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0PX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01708 741872 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At Home Eye Care (southern Way) | 7 SOUTHERN WAY, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 9PA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £554,500 | 14 | £475,062 | 15 | £516,816 | 19 | £553,842 | 31 |
| Semi-detached | £496,851 | 102 | £441,445 | 120 | £453,482 | 100 | £461,376 | 119 |
| Terraced | £439,341 | 159 | £440,094 | 174 | £425,219 | 131 | £424,867 | 204 |
| Flats | £245,778 | 85 | £234,159 | 78 | £243,157 | 100 | £240,430 | 127 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.66
Average Driving Distance: 5.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 578
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.42
Average Driving Distance: 6.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 578
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.86
Average Driving Distance: 6.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.06
Average Driving Distance: 10.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 425
M25 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.21
Average Driving Distance: 12.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 153
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| RM7 7 | Romford Delivery Office |
| RM7 8 | Romford Delivery Office |
| RM7 9 | Romford Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| R | M | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| R | M | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the RM7 postal code are ROMFORD and RUSH GREEN.
The RM7 Postcode shares a border with RM5 (ROMFORD), RM6 (CHADWELL HEATH), RM8 (DAGENHAM), RM10 (DAGENHAM), RM1 (ROMFORD) and RM12 (HORNCHURCH).
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