Is RM4 1HE a safe place to live?

Yes, RM4 1HE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of RM4 1HE?

The population for the RM4 1HE area is approximately 326 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Brentwood, East of England

GOATSWOOD LANE, RM4 1HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOATSWOOD LANE, RM4 1HE.

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

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Population

326

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM4 1HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM4 1HE spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM4 1HE is a safe, established residential area on Goatswood Lane, 0.6km from Navestock Common in Brentwood. Administratively it sits within Brizes and Doddinghurst ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00182433 (shared with 22 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 RM4 1HE. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%

Asian / British Asian5.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

RM4 1HE has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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 offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harold Wood4.3 km
Gidea Park5.3 km
Romford6.3 km