RM1 1DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM1, RM1 1DS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00011679 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1DS.
361
40
£ 55,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM1 1DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1DS. The average age is 39.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM1 1DS has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Parklands Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Marshalls Park Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
Concordia Academy
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Harefield Manor Hotel1.0 km
- Bamboo Bay0.8 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.9 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Doctor Han0.9 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
- New Look0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Haute Panini0.9 km
- Super Sushi0.9 km
- XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Boba Garden0.8 km
- Cookin Lab0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Bull0.7 km
- The Lamb0.7 km
- Mawney Arms0.6 km
- Romford United Services Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Mawney Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.5 km
- Havering Road Guest House0.5 km
- Montrose Guest House0.3 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.1 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
- Emerson Park3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11DS · Data under Open Government Licence