RM1 1DB is an active urban area located 0.4km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM1 1DB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00166777 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM1 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1DB.
232
48
£ 49,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1DB 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 49% social renting, RM1 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1DB. The average age is 48.1. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1DB are high at 224 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
Parklands Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Crowlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Boots0.4 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.4 km
- New Look0.4 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.8 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Goose0.7 km
- Liberty Bell0.6 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.4 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.5 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.8 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sankofa0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Express Kebab House0.8 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.7 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.2 km
- Mawney Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.6 km
- Gidea Park1.8 km
- Emerson Park3.2 km
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