Postcode Analysis Havering, London

NORTH STREET, RM1 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, RM1 1BH.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines RM1 1BH — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM1 1BH is a lively urban neighbourhood on North Street, 0.3km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00166776 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1BH. 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

White / British54.2%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near RM1 1BH are high at 234 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences512
Shoplifting317
Anti-social behaviour309
Public order152
Drugs136

school Local Schools

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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.3 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.8 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.1 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils1.1 km
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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.2 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Boots0.3 km
  • Doctor Han0.4 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • New Look0.3 km
  • OTG Afro Foods0.7 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Goose0.6 km
  • Liberty Bell0.5 km
  • R A F A Club0.8 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 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 Sushi0.7 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sankofa0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • Express Kebab House0.7 km
  • Haute Panini0.4 km
  • Mamas0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge London Romford0.2 km
  • Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Mawney Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.5 km
  • Gidea Park1.8 km
  • Emerson Park3.1 km