Is RM4 1BF a safe place to live?

Crime rates in RM4 1BF are higher than average, at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in RM4 1BF?

The average property price in RM4 1BF is currently around £570k.

What is the population of RM4 1BF?

The population for the RM4 1BF area is approximately 168 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

LONDON ROAD, RM4 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RM4 1BF.

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Population

168

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM4 1BF's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £570k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.9km from Passingford Bridge in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Passingford ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RM4 1BF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £570k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00110744 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM4 1BF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%

Asian / British Asian4.1%

Black / African / Caribbean3.5%

Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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£ 570,000

2 sales · Mean £ 570,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around RM4 1BF is above average at 95 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 offences13

Anti-social behaviour2

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harold Wood8.3 km
Gidea Park8.8 km
Romford9.4 km