Defoe Way, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM5 2HR.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Defoe Way, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £179,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £363,938. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 62% terraced, 38% flat. Recorded sale prices on Defoe Way range from £148,000 to £425,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Defoe Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Defoe Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £363,938 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Flat | 5 | £170,100 | 18 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Defoe Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 18 Feb 2026 | £179,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 24 Feb 2025 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 28 Mar 2024 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 23 Feb 2024 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 17 Feb 2023 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 10 Feb 2023 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 30 Jul 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 13 Jul 2021 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 5 Jan 2021 | £342,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 16 Aug 2019 | £164,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 30 Nov 2018 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 27 Jul 2018 | £179,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 14 Jul 2017 | £324,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Defoe Way RM5 2HR | 23 Mar 2016 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62, Defoe Way | £179,000 (Jul 2018) → £179,000 (Feb 2026) | +0% over 8 yrs |
| 64, Defoe Way | £148,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (Jul 2021) | +22% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Defoe Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School 705 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Crownfield Junior School 423 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Crownfield Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bower Park Academy 965 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Immanuel School 112 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Rise Park Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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
- Romford station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Gidea Park station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Chadwell Heath station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stapleford Gardens (Stop WU, LODGE LANE) 2 min walk
- Stapleford Gardens (Stop WA, LODGE LANE) 2 min walk
- Portmore Gardens (->S, LODGE LANE) 4 min walk
- Frinton Road (RM5) (Stop WT, LODGE LANE) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lynwood Medical Centre
2A-6 Lynwood Drive, Romford · 0.3 mi - Chase Cross Medical Centre
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 0.4 mi - North Street Medical Care
274 North Street, Romford · 1.4 mi - Dr Gupta
206 Mawney Road, Romford · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Romford - Moray Way · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Clockhouse Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Sapphire Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Brooks Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Fitness Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Lowshoe Dental Practice · 0.6 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 670 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,852 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 59% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 59% | 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 Defoe Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.7% | 75.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.2% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 52.2% |
| No religion | 34% | 30.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 80.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.4% | 19.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 20% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.5% | 29.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.1% | 11.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 14.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 49.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 34% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Havering | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 44.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.1% | 24.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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Estate agents near Defoe Way
- Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 1.5 mi
- William H. Brown 2.2 mi
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- Glenisters 2.3 mi
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