RM1 1QA is an up-and-coming urban area on South Street, 0.5km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £548k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00011766 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, RM1 1QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 1QA.
545
33
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1QA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM1 1QA — age 33, 38% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £548k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1QA. The average age is 32.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 548,000
1 sales · Mean £ 548,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM1 1QA are high at 162 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
Concordia Academy
Hylands Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Rush Green Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Doctor Han0.7 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- OTG Afro Foods0.1 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Goose0.2 km
- ATIK0.3 km
- Moon & Stars0.3 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.3 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 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
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 7 more
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.8 km
- Mawney Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.3 km
- Gidea Park1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11QA · Data under Open Government Licence