Postcode Analysis Havering, London

OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDCHURCH GARDENS, RM7 0DJ.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.2%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour113
Other theft35
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils0.5 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils0.5 km
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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.0 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils1.2 km
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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Cooperative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Garage0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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