Manor Close Romford, Havering
9 addresses across 1 postcode (RM1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21301385.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Havering costs £2,425 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romford, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lodge Farm Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Marks Practice, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £186,500 | £186,500 | £186,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2018 | 1 RM1 2RB | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | 2 RM1 2RB | Semi-detached | £295,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Feb 2003 | 2 RM1 2RB | Semi-detached | £186,500 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 3 RM1 2RB | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 2 Nov 1995 | 4 RM1 2RB | Semi-detached | £74,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Havering in 2026-27: Band D £2,425 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,886 | £2,155 | £2,425 | £2,963 | £3,502 | £4,041 | £4,849 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Carlisle House, 198 Victoria Road, pending decision (260 m)
- 28-36 Eastern Road, Romford (HCL House), permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 28-36 Eastern Road, Romford (HCL House), permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- PD MOORE, REAR OF 34 JUNCTION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3QR, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Eastern Road, Romford, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 7 Eastern Road, Romford, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 110-120 Balgores Lane, Romford, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 110-120 Balgores Lane, Romford, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 29 m and 30 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM1 2RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Romford Heath Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Carlisle Road | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Marks Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Share A Smile | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Local Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lodge Farm Park 4.8 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hylands Park 6.8 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balgores Lane Allotments 1.3 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Black Poplar Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Curzon Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| The Slack | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Havering: see them on the Havering page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Royal Liberty School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lodge Residential Care Home RM1 2RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Learning Tree Nursery School RM1 2QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Londis Shell Romford RM1 2RP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Abbcross Nursing Home RM1 2RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Victoria Romford Store RM1 2LX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Classic Fry RM1 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Victoria Express RM1 2LX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Romford Bowls Club RM2 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Carlton Food and Wine RM2 5AA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| The RAFA Club RM2 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Grape & Fig RM1 2LX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| HES @ Hylands Primary School RM1 2RU | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Hylands Breakfast & After School Club RM1 2RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Kidz Camp Essex RM1 2RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls RM1 2RR | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Monkwood Close (14); On or near James Close (14); On or near Springwood Way (12); On or near Manor Close (8); On or near Rushdon Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Victoria Express (retailers - other, RM1 2LX) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 6 February 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM1 2RB: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Springwood Way · King's Road · Rushdon Close · Kings Grove · Clemont Place · Manor Road · Dassia Close · Princes Road · Monkwood Close · Annas Gardens · James Close · Carlisle Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.