Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RM1 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1BW.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

71% of homes in RM1 1BW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM1 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Romford in Havering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime rates are high (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00176940 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1BW. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.1%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near RM1 1BW are high at 226 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.

Violence and sexual offences422
Shoplifting229
Anti-social behaviour191
Drugs136
Public order121

school Local Schools

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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.5 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.9 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.1 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.2 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Doctor Han0.7 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • New Look0.6 km
  • OTG Afro Foods0.1 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Goose0.2 km
  • Liberty Bell0.6 km
  • R A F A Club0.7 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • Bamboo Bay0.6 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.7 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.7 km
  • Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.1 km
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sankofa0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
  • Express Kebab House0.1 km
  • Haute Panini0.7 km
  • Mamas0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.2 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mawney Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.2 km
  • Gidea Park1.8 km
  • Emerson Park2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Romford Rail Station0.2 km