RM1 1AP is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1AP offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are high (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00166776 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, RM1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, RM1 1AP.
176
32
£ 49,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM1 1AP has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1AP. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
7 sales · Mean £ 234,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1AP are high at 300 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
The Mawney Foundation School
Concordia Academy
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Hylands Primary School
Parklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Boots0.3 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.3 km
- New Look0.3 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.5 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Goose0.5 km
- Liberty Bell0.5 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.3 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.4 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.5 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sankofa0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Express Kebab House0.5 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.5 km
- Mawney Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.3 km
- Gidea Park1.8 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11AP · Data under Open Government Licence