RM1 1NJ is an active urban area on South Street, 0.1km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are high (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00176984 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 1NJ.
296
34
£ 49,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM1 1NJ — age 34, 27% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £215k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1NJ. The average age is 34.4. 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
£ 157,500
9 sales · Mean £ 165,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1NJ are high at 283 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
Hylands Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Parklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Boots0.2 km
- Doctor Han0.3 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.5 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Goose0.4 km
- Liberty Bell0.4 km
- R A F A Club0.7 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.5 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.2 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.3 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.3 km
- Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.5 km
- + 125 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sankofa0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Express Kebab House0.5 km
- Haute Panini0.3 km
- Mamas0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge London Romford0.2 km
- Montrose Guest House0.5 km
- Mawney Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.3 km
- Gidea Park1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11NJ · Data under Open Government Licence