RM1 3AX is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00011750 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM1 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 3AX.
234
53
£ 49,000 /yr
35%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM1 3AX spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 3AX. The average age is 53.1. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM1 3AX is moderate at 59 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
Gidea Park Primary School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Concordia Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Shadforth Pharmacy1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- Romford Fish0.7 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.8 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.6 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Blue Orchid0.9 km
- Cafe Bueno0.8 km
- Jackson's Cafe0.9 km
- Kaspa's Desserts0.7 km
- Namco Funscape0.7 km
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.7 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sankofa0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Express Kebab House0.6 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Goose0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- ATIK0.6 km
- Moon & Stars0.6 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.7 km
- Gidea Park1.1 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
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