RM1 2FA postcode in Havering, England
RM1 2FA is a postcode in Havering, in the Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward. It is in the Romford parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since February 2021.
Where RM1 2FA is, and what is near it
- RM1 2FA
- Other postcodes in RM1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5663, longitude 0.1872)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after RM1 2FA?
- HaveringCouncil, for all local services Havering: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around RM1 2FA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- RomfordParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK), as Parliament lists them. Contact Andrew Rosindell
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at RM1 2FA?
Every home and business at RM1 2FA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Havering: 91%
Havering: 98%
The line marks the figure across Havering.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at RM1 2FA?
London Borough of Havering's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for RM1 2FA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is RM1 2FA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include RM1 2FA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Havering
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for RM1 2FA: 5,588 properties in Havering are at high risk (4.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Havering
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of RM1 2FA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near RM1 2FA?
Homes in RM1 2 sold for a typical £283,750 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 64 sales, down 2.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £290,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £283,750
▼ down 2.2% on the 12 months before
Across the whole RM1 district: a typical £470,000 from 271 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in RM1 2FA
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in RM1 2FA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 25 July 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near RM1 2FA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 870 homes in the neighbourhood around RM1 2FA. The largest share of them, 38%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (50%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Havering for 2026‑27: £2,425. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,616 (band A) to £3,502 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,425.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 60 (7%) | £1,616 |
| Band B | about 160 (18%) | £1,886 |
| Band C | about 230 (26%) | £2,155 |
| Band D | about 330 (38%) | £2,425 |
| Band E | about 80 (9%) | £2,963 |
| Band F | about 10 (1%) | £3,502 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,041 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,849 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- 6% 1900 to 1918
- 50% 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- 17% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 7% 2010 to 2019
- 11% 2020 or later
Averages for Havering before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of RM1 2FA is in (ONS area E01002319), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest open schools to RM1 2FA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to RM1 2FA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of RM1 2FA is Romford Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Romford Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Gidea Park Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
- Elm Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 2.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Roneo Corner, 82 m away.
More stations near RM1 2FA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of RM1 2FA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Modern Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01708 741872 650 mWalk
- Dr Marks Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01708 740244 750 mWalk
- Eastbrook Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01708 209220 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near RM1 2FA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of RM1 2FA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 900 mWalk
- Romford Supercharger Charging point · 12 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 1.3 kmCycle
- Britania Car park Charging point · No details mapped 1.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest to the centre of RM1 2FA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- All Smiles Dental Care Phone 01708 444656 450 mWalk
- Highland View Dental Surgery Hornchurch Phone 01708 707050 550 mWalk
- Rush Green Dental Surgery Phone 01708 748707 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to RM1 2FA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Queen's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report December 2025 · Phone 01708 435000 600 mWalk
- King George Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report December 2023 · Phone 020 8970 8051 5.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of RM1 2FA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Beech Court Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01708 720123 350 mWalk
- Candover House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01708 471900 1.0 kmWalk
- 50 Valentines Way Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 020 3729 6574 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of RM1 2FA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Tesco Superstore Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01708 797549 350 mWalk
- Bencrest Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01708 747495 550 mWalk
- Park Lane Pharmacy Mon to Wed 9am to 7pm; Thu 9am to 4pm; Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 01708 741469 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near RM1 2FA?
The nearest vets to the centre of RM1 2FA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets 450 mWalk
- Romford Veterinary Surgery 550 mWalk
- Goddard Veterinary 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is RM1 2FA in a conservation area?
The centre of RM1 2FA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near RM1 2FA?
Police.uk records 549 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of RM1 2FA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 29, robbery 24, burglary 17, theft from the person 11, other crime 8, possession of weapons 4, bicycle theft 3, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for RM1 2FA
- Ward
- Hylands & Harrow Lodge
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Havering
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- February 2021
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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