RM11 1EB is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest Road, 0.4km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM11 1EB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM11 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00011607 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST ROAD, RM11 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST ROAD, RM11 1EB.
330
43
£ 53,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM11 1EB's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £452k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM11 1EB. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 450,000
11 sales · Mean £ 454,181
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM11 1EB has low crime rates — 45 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Towers Junior School
Towers Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.5 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.4 km
- Red Rose Wines0.2 km
- Snatch Deal0.4 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Shot0.5 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Cafe Sixty 60.5 km
- Empire0.9 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco Garage0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Anjum's Food0.5 km
- Blue Bengal0.5 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crown0.6 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Iona Social Club0.6 km
- The Harrow0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.2 km
- Gidea Park1.6 km
- Emerson Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM111EB · Data under Open Government Licence