Side-by-side comparison of RM1 Romford and RM14 Upminster covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RM1 is the more affordable option at £455,000 median vs £565,000 in RM14. RM14 has lower recorded crime (1,878 vs 5,177 offences over 13 months). RM1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RM1 Romford | RM14 Upminster |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £455,000 | £565,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,425 | £2,425 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,177 | 1,878 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 63.3 | 46.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.0 | 84.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.