Postcode Analysis Havering, London

SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

296

cake
Avg Age

34

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

work
Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM1 1NJ — age 34, 27% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £215k.

home £215,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM1 1NJ is an active urban area on South Street, 0.1km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime rates are high (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00176984 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1NJ. 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

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 157,500

9 sales · Mean £ 165,555

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

Crime rates near RM1 1NJ are high at 283 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 offences529
Anti-social behaviour334
Shoplifting316
Public order158
Drugs148

school Local Schools

P

The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.4 km
P

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils0.7 km
P

Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
P

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
P

Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
P

Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.2 km
P

Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.2 km
P

Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Boots0.2 km
  • Doctor Han0.3 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • New Look0.2 km
  • OTG Afro Foods0.5 km
  • + 86 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Goose0.4 km
  • Liberty Bell0.4 km
  • R A F A Club0.7 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Victoria0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Bamboo Bay0.2 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.3 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.4 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.3 km
  • Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.5 km
  • + 125 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Sankofa0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • Express Kebab House0.5 km
  • Haute Panini0.3 km
  • Mamas0.4 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.5 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travelodge London Romford0.2 km
  • Montrose Guest House0.5 km
  • Mawney Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.3 km
  • Gidea Park1.7 km
  • Emerson Park2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Romford Rail Station0.4 km