Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RM1 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1HL.

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Population

139

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM1 1HL 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RM1 1HL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

RM1 1HL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Romford in Havering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

This is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00176965 (shared with 15 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 1HL. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.0%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near RM1 1HL are high at 165 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.

Violence and sexual offences372
Anti-social behaviour181
Drugs127
Public order98
Shoplifting91

school Local Schools

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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.4 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.9 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.9 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.1 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.3 km
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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Doctor Han0.8 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • New Look0.6 km
  • OTG Afro Foods0.1 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Goose0.2 km
  • Liberty Bell0.6 km
  • R A F A Club0.8 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Bamboo Bay0.6 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.8 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.8 km
  • Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.2 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sankofa0.5 km
  • Tesco Garage1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
  • Express Kebab House0.1 km
  • Haute Panini0.8 km
  • Mamas0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.3 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mawney Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.8 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.3 km
  • Gidea Park1.8 km
  • Emerson Park2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Romford Rail Station0.3 km