HMO Room Rents in RM5 (Romford) — August 2026
£700
median double room (n=7)
20
live listings captured
90.0%
offering immediate move-in
Moderate
supply band
Median advertised rent by room type
| Room type | Median (P50) | Listings (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | £700 pcm (based on 7 listings — median only; quartiles are not shown below 8 listings.) | 7 |
| Double en-suite | £800 pcm (based on 3 listings — median only; quartiles are not shown below 8 listings.) | 3 |
| Single room | £600 pcm (based on 7 listings — median only; quartiles are not shown below 8 listings.) | 7 |
Medians are shown only for room types with at least 3 captured listings in August 2026.
Rent history — double room
Archive begins August 2026 — the first complete national month. Medians accumulate here as each month is published.
Market character
Move-in lead time: 90.0% of live ads offer immediate move-in — an advertising lead-time indicator, not a vacancy rate.
Who advertises: 15.0% agency / 85.0% private landlords.
Key questions about RM5
What is the average rent for a double room in RM5?
The median advertised rent for a double room in RM5 was £700 pcm in August 2026, based on 7 live SpareRoom listings.
How many HMO rooms are advertised in RM5?
20 furnished room listings were live on SpareRoom during the August 2026 crawl window.
Is RM5 a high-supply market?
RM5 is a moderate-supply HMO market in August 2026, with 20 live room listings (High is 50 or more, Moderate 20–49, Low 1–19).
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