RM11 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Benjamin Close, 0.1km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM11 1DA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM11 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00011771 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENJAMIN CLOSE, RM11 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENJAMIN CLOSE, RM11 1DA.
276
39
£ 53,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM11 1DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RM11 1DA is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM11 1DA. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
12 sales · Mean £ 257,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM11 1DA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Towers Junior School
Towers Infant School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.7 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.3 km
- Red Rose Wines0.3 km
- Snatch Deal0.3 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.7 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Cafe Shot0.4 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Cafe Sixty 60.5 km
- Empire0.8 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.7 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Garage0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Anjum's Food0.4 km
- Blue Bengal0.7 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- R A F A Club0.8 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Victoria0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.1 km
- Gidea Park1.3 km
- Emerson Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM111DA · Data under Open Government Licence