RM1 1HR is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (268 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1HR are sourced from Output Area E00166776 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, RM1 1HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, RM1 1HR.
176
32
£ 49,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM1 1HR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1HR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1HR are high at 268 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
Concordia Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Boots0.3 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.3 km
- New Look0.3 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.6 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Goose0.5 km
- Liberty Bell0.5 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Victoria0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.3 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.5 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.6 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sankofa0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Express Kebab House0.6 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.6 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Mawney Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.4 km
- Gidea Park1.9 km
- Emerson Park3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11HR · Data under Open Government Licence