RM1 1PA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.
The people who live in RM1 1PA are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (285 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 1PA are sourced from Output Area E00176940 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM1 1PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1PA.
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
71% of homes in RM1 1PA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1PA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1PA are high at 285 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Hylands Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Boots0.2 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.3 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Goose0.2 km
- Liberty Bell0.3 km
- R A F A Club0.6 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.4 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.2 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.4 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.3 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sankofa0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
- Express Kebab House0.3 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.2 km
- Pizza Go Go0.2 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.4 km
- Montrose Guest House0.7 km
- Mawney Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.2 km
- Gidea Park1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11PA · Data under Open Government Licence