RM11 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest Road, 0.4km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM11, RM11 1EF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k, up 30.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM11 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00011776 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST ROAD, RM11 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST ROAD, RM11 1EF.
388
38
£ 53,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM11 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 1EF's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £535k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM11 1EF. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 481,000
19 sales · Mean £ 477,736
Terraced
£ 477,000
2 sales · Mean £ 477,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM11 1EF has low crime rates — 41 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
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Towers Junior School
Towers Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 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
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe Shot0.4 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Cafe Sixty 60.5 km
- Empire0.9 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Anjum's Food0.4 km
- Blue Bengal0.5 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Crown0.6 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Iona Social Club0.7 km
- The Goose1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.1 km
- Gidea Park1.6 km
- Emerson Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM111EF · Data under Open Government Licence