Murthering Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM4 1JT, RM4 1HT.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Murthering Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 8 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £843,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% detached, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Murthering Lane range from £375,000 to £1,200,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Murthering Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Murthering Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £843,750 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £515,000 | 14 Jul 2017 |
Sold prices on Murthering Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olives Farm, Murthering Lane RM4 1JT | 8 Aug 2025 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashwood, Murthering Lane RM4 1JT | 5 Aug 2021 | £210,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Olives Farm, Murthering Lane RM4 1JT | 20 Apr 2021 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Honeysuckle Barn, Olives Farm, Murthering Lane RM4 1JT | 16 Mar 2021 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Olives Farm, Murthering Lane RM4 1JT | 27 Jun 2019 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Murthering Lane RM4 1HT | 14 Jul 2017 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Olives Farm, Murthering Lane | £700,000 (Jun 2019) → £1,100,000 (Apr 2021) → £1,200,000 (Aug 2025) | +71% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Murthering Lane
Crime
22 crimes were reported within about a mile of Murthering Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Murthering Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Beam and Rom Flood alert area
- River Ingrebourne at Harold Park and Hornchurch Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Murthering Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy 135 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School 94 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Koru Independent AP Academy 33 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School 234 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School 198 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach 131 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 2–19 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Harold Wood station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Gidea Park station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Romford station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Royal Oak (opp, Oak Hill Rd) 13 min walk
- Royal Oak (o/s, Oak Hill Rd) 13 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Saheecha's Practices
Health Centre, Gooshays Drive, Romford · 2.6 mi - Central Park Surgery
Harold Hill Health Centre, Gooshays Drive, Romford · 2.6 mi - Abbamoor Surgery
Health Centre, Gooshays Drive, Romford · 2.6 mi - The Robins Surgery, Harold Hill Health C
Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, Romford · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harold Hill · 2.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Harold Hill · 2.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Harold Hill Local · 2.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 2.5 mi
Dentists
- Essence Dental Clinic · 2.5 mi
- The Dental Fitness Clinic · 2.7 mi
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 945 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,518 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Epping Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Murthering Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 84.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.7% | 49.4% |
| No religion | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.3% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.5% | 32.4% |
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.8% | 14.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 16% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 51.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.6% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 13.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 27.4% | 42.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Epping Forest.
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