Is RM4 1EL a safe place to live?

Yes, RM4 1EL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of RM4 1EL?

The population for the RM4 1EL area is approximately 376 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HOOK LANE, RM4 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOK LANE, RM4 1EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

376

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

work

Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety

8/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

favoriteHealth

1/10

workEmployment

5/10

diversity_3Diversity

4/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

directions_transitTransit

1/10

homeHome Ownership

5/10

trending_upInvestment

4/10

psychology

Area Character

RM4 1EL is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

shield Safety 8/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hook Lane, 0.5km from Stapleford Abbotts in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Passingford ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For families considering a move, RM4 1EL represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00110743 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM4 1EL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%

Asian / British Asian5.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

lightbulb

Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

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

RM4 1EL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Drugs1

school Local Schools

Stapleford Abbotts Primary School

Good137 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gidea Park7.3 km
Harold Wood7.5 km
Romford7.6 km

Bus Stops

Primary School0.3 km
Primary School0.4 km
Gordon Cottages0.5 km
Gordon Cottages0.5 km