RM4 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tawney Lane, 0.1km from Stapleford Tawney in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Passingford ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00110744 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAWNEY LANE, RM4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAWNEY LANE, RM4 1DQ.
168
49
£ 51,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM4 1DQ combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM4 1DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harold Wood9.6 km
- Gidea Park10.1 km
- Romford10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM41DQ · Data under Open Government Licence