Birkdale Avenue, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM3 0SL.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Birkdale Avenue, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £467,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £429,045. That is 7% above the Romford average of £438,561 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% terraced, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Birkdale Avenue range from £325,000 to £535,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 298 streets in Romford with at least two sales in the last year, Birkdale Avenue ranks 111th for average price.
House prices on Birkdale Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RM3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £429,045 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £325,000 | 28 Apr 2017 |
Sold prices on Birkdale Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 28 Aug 2026 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 6 Aug 2026 | £455,515 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 13 Nov 2025 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 14 Jul 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 13 Jun 2025 | £435,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 23 Jan 2025 | £535,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 20 Jan 2025 | £499,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 21 Jul 2022 | £437,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 29 Sep 2021 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 30 Jun 2021 | £407,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 18 Mar 2020 | £338,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 5 Aug 2019 | £367,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 19 Mar 2019 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Birkdale Avenue RM3 0SL | 28 Apr 2017 | £325,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Birkdale Avenue | £407,000 (Jun 2021) → £500,000 (Aug 2026) | +23% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Birkdale Avenue | £338,000 (Mar 2020) → £455,515 (Aug 2026) | +35% over 6 yrs |
| 28, Birkdale Avenue | £367,000 (Aug 2019) → £460,000 (Jul 2025) | +25% over 6 yrs |
| 6, Birkdale Avenue | £390,000 (Mar 2019) → £499,000 (Jan 2025) | +28% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Birkdale Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Court Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mead Primary School 801 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edullect Academy Independent School 41 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Broadford Primary School 654 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Redden Court School 1,058 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Drapers' Academy 1,196 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 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 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Gidea Park station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Emerson Park station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Firham Park Avenue (Stop CS, CHURCH ROAD) 2 min walk
- Firham Park Avenue (Stop CU, CHURCH ROAD) 2 min walk
- Gubbins Lane (Stop P, COLCHESTER ROAD) 3 min walk
- Gubbins Lane (Stop N, COLCHESTER ROAD) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Green Wood Practice
89 Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Romford · 0.2 mi - Chowdhury
Oak Road Medical Centre, 8 Oak Road, Romford · 0.4 mi - Kings Park Surgery
Harold Wood Polyclinic, Copse Avenue, Romford · 0.6 mi - Petersfield Surgery
70 Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harold Wood · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Harold Hill London · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Romford Gallows Corner Extra · 0.8 mi
- Budgens Budgens MRH Romford · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Naidu & Naidu Dental Surgeons · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Fourways Dental Clinic · 0.9 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 648 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,605 |
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 | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Havering 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 Birkdale Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.6% | 75.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.5% | 52.2% |
| No religion | 36.6% | 30.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 80.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.2% | 19.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 20% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 49.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.2% | 44.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 24.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 9.4% |
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 Havering.
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