Postcode Analysis Havering, London

NORTH STREET, RM1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

RM1 1BJ 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 35.6% year-on-year.

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

RM1 1BJ 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.

For renters and young professionals, RM1 1BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, down 35.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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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

£ 248,750

14 sales · Mean £ 250,321

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

Crime rates near RM1 1BJ are high at 239 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 offences513
Shoplifting304
Anti-social behaviour286
Public order147
Drugs126

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

16 nearby
  • The Goose0.6 km
  • Liberty Bell0.5 km
  • R A F A Club0.8 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 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
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sankofa0.4 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 Go0.7 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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