RM4 1BS is a safe, established residential area on New Farm Drive, 0.4km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM4 1BS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00110587 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW FARM DRIVE, RM4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW FARM DRIVE, RM4 1BS.
269
42
£ 55,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM4 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, RM4 1BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM4 1BS. The average age is 42.5. 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
£ 322,500
4 sales · Mean £ 317,750
Semi-Detached
£ 614,000
2 sales · Mean £ 614,000
Detached
£ 716,250
2 sales · Mean £ 716,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM4 1BS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lambourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Londis0.2 km
- Ravens Budgens Abridge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Abridge Cricket Club0.5 km
- Abridge Village Hall0.2 km
- The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.4 km
- The Maltsters Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- SHISH MEZE0.4 km
- Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ottleys B&B0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford8.1 km
- Newbury Park8.8 km
- Chadwell Heath9.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Farm Dr0.0 km
- New Farm Dr0.0 km
- Pancroft0.1 km
- Village Hall0.1 km
- Village Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM41BS · Data under Open Government Licence