RM7 0DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oldchurch Gardens, 0.5km from Rush Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Rush Green & Crowlands ward and the Romford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM7 0DL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM7 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00011239 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DL.
250
29
£ 52,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM7 0DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 67% social renting, RM7 0DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM7 0DL. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 212,500
9 sales · Mean £ 212,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM7 0DL is moderate at 83 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
Crowlands Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hylands Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Roneo News0.9 km
- Dunelm0.8 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- Handy Stores0.7 km
- Hawkins & Sons Butchers0.5 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Crown1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Romford & Gidea Park RFC0.8 km
- Yates Wine Lodge0.9 km
- The Goose0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Empire0.9 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Bekes Kitchen0.6 km
- Braza0.9 km
- Havering Islamic Cultural Centre0.5 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Cooperative0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chili & Ginger Etsu / Tilia Sushi / Etsu Sushi0.9 km
- TGI Fridays0.9 km
- Happy Coffee0.8 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.8 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
- Emerson Park3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM70DL · Data under Open Government Licence