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.
BRENTWOOD ROAD, RM1 2EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENTWOOD ROAD, RM1 2EX.
295
35
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Hylands Primary School
Concordia Academy
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 5 more
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
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Postcode Profile: RM12EX · Data under Open Government Licence