Marks Gate Cottages, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM6 5QT.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Marks Gate Cottages, Romford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 3 Dec 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £340,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Marks Gate Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Marks Gate Cottages 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 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £340,000 | 3 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Marks Gate Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Marks Gate Cottages RM6 5QT | 29 Mar 2022 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Marks Gate Cottages RM6 5QT | 3 Dec 2021 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Marks Gate Cottages RM6 5QT | 31 Jan 2020 | £410,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Marks Gate Cottages | £270,000 (Dec 2021) → £315,000 (Mar 2022) | +17% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Marks Gate Cottages
Crime
192 crimes were reported within about a mile of Marks Gate Cottages 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Marks Gate Cottages is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Marks Gate Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Lane Primary School 582 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Crownfield Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Crownfield Junior School 423 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Warren School 1,392 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Warren Junior School 546 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Little Heath School 264 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School 426 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 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
- Chadwell Heath station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Romford station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Goodmayes station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Furze Farm Close (Stop T, BILLET ROAD) 1 min walk
- Furze Farm Close (Stop C, BILLET ROAD) 1 min walk
- Marks Gate Billet Road (Stop B) 1 min walk
- Kingston Hill Avenue (Stop D) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marks Gate Health Centre
Lawn Farm Grove, Chadwell Heath, Romford · 0.5 mi - Dr Gupta
206 Mawney Road, Romford · 1.1 mi - Chase Cross Medical Centre
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 1.2 mi - Ashton Gardens Surgery
Ashton Gardens, Romford · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rose Lane · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 1.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Marlborough Road Romford London · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.5 mi
- Clockhouse Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Sapphire Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Rose Lane Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Lowshoe Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 1.0 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 3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 45.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 663 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,083 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 43% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 43% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 43% | 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 Barking and Dagenham 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 Marks Gate Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59% | 44.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16.9% | 25.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 16% | 21.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.6% | 45.4% |
| No religion | 30.6% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 24.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 58.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.1% | 41.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 22.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.5% | 33.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 12.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| Other qualifications | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% |
General health
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 51.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Barking and Dagenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 44.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.7% | 34.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.8% | 4.2% |
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 Barking and Dagenham.
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Estate agents near Marks Gate Cottages
- No 1 Locations 1.3 mi
- Citymize 1.3 mi
- RME 1.3 mi
- Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 1.4 mi
- Hunters 1.4 mi
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