RM7 0DJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oldchurch Gardens, 0.5km from Rush Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Rush Green & Crowlands ward and the Romford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM7 0DJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM7 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00011239 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DJ.
250
29
£ 52,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM7 0DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in RM7 0DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM7 0DJ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
7 sales · Mean £ 213,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM7 0DJ is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
Concordia Academy
Rush Green Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Romford Mini Market1.0 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Maxim Foodstores0.9 km
- Mayfield News0.9 km
- Sami Swoi Polish Delicatessen1.0 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- ATIK0.9 km
- Moon & Stars1.0 km
- Slug & Lettuce1.0 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- McDonald's1.0 km
- Spice Hut1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Sylvia’s Artisan Bubble Milk Tea Ice Cream1.0 km
- Bekes Kitchen0.7 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Cooperative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Essex Chef0.8 km
- Langtons0.9 km
- Silver City0.8 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.9 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
- Emerson Park3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM70DJ · Data under Open Government Licence