RM1 1PS is an up-and-coming urban area on South Street, 0.5km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1PS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (225 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 1PS are sourced from Output Area E00176940 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, RM1 1PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 1PS.
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 1PS 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 1PS. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1PS are high at 225 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
Hylands Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- Doctor Han0.6 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.5 km
- New Look0.5 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.0 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Goose0.1 km
- ATIK0.2 km
- Moon & Stars0.3 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.5 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.6 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.6 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.0 km
- + 122 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.1 km
- Express Kebab House0.0 km
- Haute Panini0.6 km
- Mamas0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go0.1 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.8 km
- Mawney Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.2 km
- Gidea Park1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11PS · Data under Open Government Licence