RM7 0BD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oldchurch Road, 0.6km from Rush Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Rush Green & Crowlands ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM7 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00166790 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDCHURCH ROAD, RM7 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDCHURCH ROAD, RM7 0BD.
262
29
£ 52,900 /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
Cultural diversity defines RM7 0BD — 57% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM7 0BD. The average age is 28.7. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 339,500
14 sales · Mean £ 342,964
Semi-Detached
£ 382,000
1 sales · Mean £ 382,000
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM7 0BD is moderate at 77 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
Rush Green Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Crowlands Primary School
Hylands Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Roneo News0.9 km
- Twins Wedding Shop1.0 km
- Dunelm0.8 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- Handy Stores0.9 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Crown0.9 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
- Romford & Gidea Park RFC0.9 km
- Romford United Services Club0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Cafe Sixty 60.9 km
- Empire0.8 km
- Cafe Shot1.0 km
- Aroma0.8 km
- Bekes Kitchen0.7 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Paya1.0 km
- Anjum's Food1.0 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Chili & Ginger Etsu / Tilia Sushi / Etsu Sushi0.8 km
- TGI Fridays0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Cooperative0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mawney Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.6 km
- Gidea Park2.3 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
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