Donald Drive, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM6 5EB, RM6 5DU.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Donald Drive, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Aug 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £455,917. Average sale prices rose from £375,000 in 2016 to £533,000 in 2024 (+42%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% semi-detached, 43% terraced, 4% flat. Recorded sale prices on Donald Drive range from £325,000 to £620,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Donald Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Donald Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 28 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £455,917 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Terraced | 10 | £422,100 | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £455,000 | 20 Jun 2018 |
Sold prices on Donald Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 30 Aug 2024 | £585,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 12 Jul 2024 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 24 May 2024 | £490,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 28 Mar 2024 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 26 Jan 2024 | £620,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 19 Dec 2022 | £480,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 7 Dec 2022 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 15 Jun 2022 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 13 May 2022 | £497,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 63, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 14 Jun 2021 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 15 Feb 2021 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 12 Feb 2021 | £438,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 4 Feb 2021 | £503,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 11 Dec 2020 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 24 Apr 2020 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 30 Mar 2020 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 17 Oct 2019 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 27 Mar 2019 | £359,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 20 Jun 2018 | £455,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 16, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 1 Jun 2018 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 13 Nov 2017 | £419,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 17 Oct 2017 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 20 Jan 2017 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 23 Nov 2016 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 25 Oct 2016 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 16 Sep 2016 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Donald Drive RM6 5EB | 12 May 2016 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Donald Drive RM6 5DU | 13 Apr 2016 | £415,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Donald Drive | £438,000 (Feb 2021) → £480,000 (Dec 2022) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| 12, Donald Drive | £375,000 (May 2016) → £460,000 (Dec 2022) | +23% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Donald Drive
Crime
479 crimes were reported within about a mile of Donald Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 224 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Donald Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Loxford Water Flood alert area
- Lower River Roding 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 Donald Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School 666 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School 426 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Newbridge School 198 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Atam Academy 1,083 pupils | All-through Sikh | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Little Heath School 264 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chadwell Heath Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chadwell Primary School 675 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Barley Lane Primary School 840 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 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, tram & metro stations
- Chadwell Heath station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Goodmayes station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Newbury Park Station station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Newbury Park Underground Station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Barkingside Underground Station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Haywards Close (->S) 2 min walk
- Grove Road Little Heath (->N, CHADWELL HEATH LANE) 2 min walk
- Grove Road Little Heath (->S, CHADWELL HEATH LANE) 2 min walk
- Somerville Rd Chadwell Hth Ln (->N, CHADWELL HEATH LANE) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove Surgery
200 Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford · 0.1 mi - Chadwell Heath Surgery
72-74 Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford · 0.3 mi - Marks Gate Health Centre
Lawn Farm Grove, Chadwell Heath, Romford · 0.8 mi - The Upstairs Surgery
Ashton Gardens, Romford · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Goodmayes London · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Chadwell Heath · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Chadwell Heath · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rose Lane · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Cordeve Ltd Dispensing Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- 1215 High Road (dental Practice) · 0.6 mi
- Chadwell Heath Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Barley Lane (dental Surgery) · 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 639 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,960 |
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 | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Redbridge 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 Donald Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 50.8% | 47.3% |
| White | 30.6% | 34.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 4.1% |
Religion
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 31.8% | 31.3% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 30.5% |
| Hindu | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| No religion | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 56.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 38% | 43.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.5% | 42.4% |
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 17.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 51.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 45.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 6.7% |
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 Redbridge.
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