Penn Gardens, Romford
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM5 2JF.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Penn Gardens, Romford has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2025. The most recent sale was on 24 Apr 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £355,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2025; 1 of them sold for more the second time. 86% of homes sold here were freehold and 14% leasehold.
House prices on Penn Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Penn Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM5 house prices.
Tenure: 86% freehold and 14% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £355,000 | 24 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Penn Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 24 Apr 2025 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 26 Feb 2025 | £272,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 31 Jul 2024 | £238,818 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 31 Jul 2024 | £393,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 26 Mar 2024 | £323,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 22 Jan 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Penn Gardens RM5 2JF | 6 Nov 2019 | £292,000 | Terraced | 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, Penn Gardens | £272,000 (Feb 2025) → £355,000 (Apr 2025) | +31% over under a year |
| 3, Penn Gardens | £250,000 (Jan 2024) → £323,000 (Mar 2024) → £238,818 (Jul 2024) | -4% over under a year |
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Schools near Penn Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Clockhouse Primary School 705 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 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 |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rise Park Infant School 278 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Rise Park Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Immanuel School 112 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | 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
- Romford station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Chadwell Heath station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Gidea Park station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Frinton Road (RM5) (Stop WB, LODGE LANE) 1 min walk
- Frinton Road (RM5) (Stop WT, LODGE LANE) 2 min walk
- Hog Hill Road (Stop WS, LODGE LANE) 3 min walk
- White Hart Lane (RM7) (Stop WQ) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lynwood Medical Centre
2A-6 Lynwood Drive, Romford · 0.4 mi - Chase Cross Medical Centre
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 0.4 mi - North Street Medical Care
274 North Street, Romford · 1.3 mi - Dr Gupta
206 Mawney Road, Romford · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Romford - Moray Way · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Sapphire Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Clockhouse Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Brooks Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Lowshoe Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- The Dental Fitness Clinic · 0.4 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+) | 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 Penn Gardens
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 Penn Gardens
- Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 1.4 mi
- No 1 Locations 2.0 mi
- Citymize 2.1 mi
- RME 2.1 mi
- Glenisters 2.2 mi
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