RM7 0FJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Maxwell Road, 0.8km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within Rush Green & Crowlands ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM7 0FJ are sourced from Output Area E00176974 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAXWELL ROAD, RM7 0FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAXWELL ROAD, RM7 0FJ.
504
29
£ 52,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM7 0FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM7 0FJ is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 64% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM7 0FJ. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 297,500
20 sales · Mean £ 282,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM7 0FJ are high at 154 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
The Mawney Foundation School
Rush Green Primary School
Crowlands Primary School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.9 km
- Roneo News0.9 km
- Twins Wedding Shop0.7 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
- Red Rose Wines1.0 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Liberty Bell0.9 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- The Victoria0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Romford United Services Club0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Cafe Sixty 60.7 km
- Empire0.6 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.9 km
- Cafe Shot0.8 km
- Aroma0.7 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Paya0.8 km
- Anjum's Food0.8 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Park Lane Chippy1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Cooperative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge (Romford Central)1.0 km
- Mawney Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.4 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
- Emerson Park2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Romford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM70FJ · Data under Open Government Licence