RM7 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Davidson Way, 0.8km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RM7 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00011772 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAVIDSON WAY, RM7 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVIDSON WAY, RM7 0AZ.
328
41
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
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
RM7 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 RM7 0AZ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM7 0AZ is above average at 101 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
Concordia Academy
Hylands Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Harrow Lodge Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- New Look0.9 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.4 km
- Rainbow Slush Bar0.9 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Goose0.5 km
- Liberty Bell0.9 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.9 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.4 km
- De Quilox Lounge0.4 km
- Lake View Palace0.8 km
- Mels Cafe0.0 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Express Kebab House0.4 km
- Mamas0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- Super Sushi0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Cooperative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.6 km
- Gidea Park2.0 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM70AZ · Data under Open Government Licence