Postcode Analysis Havering, London

BRENTWOOD ROAD, RM1 2EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENTWOOD ROAD, RM1 2EX.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

35

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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: RM1 2EX 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RM1 2EX has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 43.7% year-on-year.

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

RM1 2EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brentwood Road, 0.7km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Alban's ward and the Romford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM1 2EX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £530k, down 43.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 2EX are sourced from Output Area E00011769 (shared with 6 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 2EX. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 491,200

Flat

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

Crime around RM1 2EX is moderate at 79 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.

Anti-social behaviour148
Violence and sexual offences135
Shoplifting51
Drugs48
Vehicle crime36

school Local Schools

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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.6 km
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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils1.1 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.2 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils1.2 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Park Lane Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Red Rose Wines0.4 km
  • Snatch Deal0.4 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Doctor Han0.9 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Cafe Shot0.2 km
  • Bamboo Bay0.9 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.9 km
  • + 114 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Anjum's Food0.2 km
  • Chippers Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Park Lane Chippy0.4 km
  • Dixy Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Express Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Goose0.5 km
  • ATIK0.6 km
  • Moon & Stars0.6 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
  • The Bull1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge London Romford1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.6 km
  • Gidea Park1.7 km
  • Emerson Park2.3 km