Romford is located 14 miles from London and is famous for having East London's largest and longest established market, dating back to Medieval times, and for being home to Romford Greyhound Stadium, which is something of an institution locally. People considering Romford property will discover an area with a low crime rate, good schools and parks, and a busy town centre. Recently built residential developments in the town centre at The Brewery and The Matrix have been extremely successful, and additional schemes are planned at the Dolphin and Market Place as part of mixed use schemes, which will provide a number of new homes in Romford. As well as new homes, there are Victorian terraced houses, Edwardian cottages, 1930s semi-detached properties, bungalows and flats in purpose built blocks and above commercial properties. Families searching for houses for sale in Romford should expect to pay £224k+ for a three bedroom semi detached property.
Amenities for properties in Romford
People who enjoy shopping who are searching for property for sale in Romford will find the town is one of the UK's busiest shopping and leisure destinations, with two shopping centres, The Liberty and Liberty 2, which together provide 135 retail units. And nearby is Lakeside Shopping Centre at Thurrock, where there are over 300 stores under one roof. If a work-out appeals, you can join one of Romford's many popular health clubs, or visit one of the town's sports and leisure centres. Romford has a buzzing nightlife and is home to over 60 restaurants and cafés, 22 bars, six nightclubs and a multi-screen cinema complex. The Number 10 bowling alley has an arcade, pool tables and a bar.
Transport for Romford
Located on the main line out to East Anglia, trains to and from London Liverpool Street are both fast and frequent, with up to five trains per hour at peak times, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes. A network of routes serves the local area, with night buses supplementing the services from locations such as Stratford and Paddington. By road the A12 east takes you direct to Junction 28 of the M25, while to the south the A13 links to motorway and the A406 north circular to the west.
Surrounding areas
Those people searching for property in Romford might also like to consider property for sale in Loughton, Chigwell and Ilford.
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Keys & Lee are delighted to present this centre terrace TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM house which faces an attractive green and is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The property boas
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Keys & Lee are proud to offer this
centre terrace THREE bedroom house with the benefit of a contemporary fitted kitchen
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house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
We were impressed by this 2 bedroomed semi detached house,located in this handy road in Harold Wood,well sited for all amenities including Harold Wood station & shops including Tesco...
house, 2 bedrooms
We are delighted to to offer for sale this attractive two bedroom semi detached cottage situated within walking distance of local shops, Harrow Lodge Park, bus routes to neighboring areas and Town...
flat, 2 bedrooms
POPULAR RAILSTORE DEVELOPMENT, stunning 1/2 bedroom top floor apartment, WITHIN 0.5 MILES OF GIDEA PARK STATION, LOCAL SHOPS & BUS ROUTES.
flat, 2 bedrooms
First floor two bedroom maisonette. CONVENIENT LOCATION. Few paces of shops, buses, station. FITTED KITCHEN. Gas central heating. DOUBLE GLAZING. Garden.
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN is this semi detached THREE bedroom chalet style bungalow. The property boasts a modern fitted kitchen and spacious lounge along with a large rear
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house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Occupying a highly sought after cul-de-sac position is this superbly presented THREE bedroom detached family house with an attractive rendered front. The property boasts a spacious lounge
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house, 3 bedrooms
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Bairstow Eves are pleased to offer this enlarged three bedroom semi detached property with detached g
house, 4 bedrooms
MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE - THIS ONE HAS IT ALL, INCLUDING ... FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, TWO LARGE RECEPTION ROOMS, FITTED KITCHEN, EN-SUITE, FAMILY BATHROOM, OFF STREET PARKING, GARAGE & 100' REAR...