RM1 1BY is an active urban area on North Street, 0.5km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM1 1BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00166777 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, RM1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, RM1 1BY.
232
48
£ 49,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1BY 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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in RM1 1BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1BY. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
7 sales · Mean £ 254,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1BY are high at 154 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
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Concordia Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- North Street Grocery & General Store0.1 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Romford Fish0.4 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.1 km
- Havering Road Guest House0.9 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Mawney Hotel0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Cafe Bueno0.3 km
- Campion Rugby Club0.6 km
- Jackson's Cafe0.4 km
- Kaspa's Desserts0.6 km
- Namco Funscape0.6 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sankofa0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Fortune House0.1 km
- Hot Wok0.6 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- Romford Fish Bar0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Sun0.7 km
- Yates Wine Lodge0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.3 km
- Mawney Arms0.6 km
- Romford United Services Club0.3 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.7 km
- Gidea Park1.9 km
- Emerson Park3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11BY · Data under Open Government Licence