RM1 1BJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on North Street, 0.3km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, down 35.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00166776 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, RM1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, RM1 1BJ.
176
32
£ 49,000 /yr
57%
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
RM1 1BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 35.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1BJ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 248,750
14 sales · Mean £ 250,321
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1BJ are high at 239 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Mawney Foundation School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Concordia Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Boots0.3 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.3 km
- New Look0.3 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.7 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Goose0.6 km
- Liberty Bell0.5 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.3 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.4 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.7 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sankofa0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Express Kebab House0.7 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.3 km
- Mawney Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.5 km
- Gidea Park1.8 km
- Emerson Park3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence