RM1 2DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Frazer Close, 1.0km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 2DE 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 2DE are sourced from Output Area E00011733 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRAZER CLOSE, RM1 2DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRAZER CLOSE, RM1 2DE.
206
44
£ 53,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 2DE 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 2DE — age 44, 40% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 2DE. The average age is 44.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,500
26 sales · Mean £ 118,178
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM1 2DE is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
Concordia Academy
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Hornchurch High School
The Mawney Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Roneo News0.2 km
- Twins Wedding Shop1.0 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie0.9 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
- Red Rose Wines0.6 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Crown0.2 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- The Goose0.9 km
- ATIK1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Cafe Sixty 60.6 km
- Empire0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Harris & Hoole0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Cooperative0.8 km
- Tesco Garage0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Paya0.7 km
- Anjum's Food0.7 km
- Blue Bengal0.9 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.0 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
- Emerson Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM12DE · Data under Open Government Licence