RM1 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Regarth Avenue, 0.6km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00176965 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REGARTH AVENUE, RM1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGARTH AVENUE, RM1 1AL.
139
45
£ 49,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RM1 1AL's 60% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £151k. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1AL. The average age is 45.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 172,500
13 sales · Mean £ 173,461
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1AL are high at 149 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
Concordia Academy
The Mawney Foundation School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Rush Green Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.6 km
- Carlton Food and Wine0.8 km
- Roneo News0.9 km
- Twins Wedding Shop0.5 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 96 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Liberty Bell0.6 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Victoria0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Cafe Sixty 60.5 km
- Empire0.3 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.6 km
- Romford Bowls Club0.8 km
- Cafe Shot0.6 km
- + 125 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- Paya0.6 km
- Anjum's Food0.6 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.8 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.8 km
- Mawney Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.3 km
- Gidea Park1.9 km
- Emerson Park2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11AL · Data under Open Government Licence