RM1 1JU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1JU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00166776 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM1 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM1 1JU.
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
Cultural diversity defines RM1 1JU — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1JU. 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
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 1JU are high at 289 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
The Mawney Foundation School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Concordia Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Boots0.2 km
- Doctor Han0.4 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.6 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Goose0.5 km
- Liberty Bell0.5 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.2 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 Sushi0.5 km
- + 125 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sankofa0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Express Kebab House0.6 km
- Haute Panini0.4 km
- Mamas0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.3 km
- Montrose Guest House0.4 km
- Mawney Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.4 km
- Gidea Park1.8 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11JU · Data under Open Government Licence