RM1 1NX is an up-and-coming urban area on South Street, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are high (280 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1NX are sourced from Output Area E00176940 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NX.
465
30
£ 49,000 /yr
51%
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 1NX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1NX. The average age is 30.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1NX are high at 280 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Concordia Academy
The Mawney Foundation School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hylands Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Park Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
- Snatch Deal0.8 km
- Ann Summers0.2 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.5 km
- Romford Mini Market0.1 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Cafe Shot0.7 km
- Bubble Tea Street Food0.1 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- Cafe Fino0.4 km
- Cafe Inn0.2 km
- + 120 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Anjum's Food0.7 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Boba Garden0.3 km
- Cookin Lab0.3 km
- Jukebox LDN / Foodbox LDN0.1 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- ATIK0.1 km
- Moon & Stars0.0 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.0 km
- The Bull0.4 km
- The Lamb0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Mawney Hotel0.6 km
- Montrose Guest House0.7 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.5 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.1 km
- Gidea Park1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11NX · Data under Open Government Licence