RM1 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brooklands Approach, 0.9km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1DX offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00011219 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKLANDS APPROACH, RM1 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLANDS APPROACH, RM1 1DX.
550
34
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RM1 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1DX. The average age is 34.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM1 1DX has low crime rates — 43 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
The Mawney Foundation School
Parklands Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Crowlands Primary School
Concordia Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Doctor Han0.9 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- New Look0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.9 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Haute Panini0.9 km
- Super Sushi0.9 km
- XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Boba Garden0.7 km
- Cookin Lab0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bull0.7 km
- The Lamb0.7 km
- Mawney Arms0.5 km
- Romford United Services Club0.5 km
- The Sun0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Mawney Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.5 km
- Havering Road Guest House0.6 km
- Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.1 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
- Emerson Park3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11DX · Data under Open Government Licence