Postcode Analysis Havering, London

SOUTH STREET, RM1 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, RM1 2AJ.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM1 2AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.

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

RM1 2AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Street, 0.8km from Heath Park 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £515k, down 53.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00011772 (shared with 10 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 2AJ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 202,500

2 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Semi-Detached

£ 463,750

4 sales · Mean £ 428,125

Detached

£ 730,000

1 sales · Mean £ 730,000

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

Crime around RM1 2AJ is moderate at 82 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.

Violence and sexual offences131
Anti-social behaviour122
Shoplifting55
Vehicle crime53
Public order48

school Local Schools

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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.9 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.0 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.0 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils1.3 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • OTG Afro Foods0.5 km
  • Saffashaq0.2 km
  • 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.8 km
  • Roneo News0.5 km
  • Twins Wedding Shop0.7 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Goose0.6 km
  • Liberty Bell1.0 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Chef Asia Yummy Grill Yummy Box Chefz Peri Peri Chefz Sushi0.6 km
  • De Quilox Lounge0.6 km
  • Lake View Palace0.7 km
  • Mels Cafe0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • Express Kebab House0.5 km
  • Mamas0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Super Sushi1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Cooperative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.7 km
  • Gidea Park1.9 km
  • Emerson Park2.4 km