Postcode report
RM4 1JX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About RM4 1JX: area rating, property, schools and local change
RM4 1JX is a postcode in Chigwell with Lambourne, Epping Forest, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM4 1JX, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RM4 1JX are jobs and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RM4 1JX is based on Havering 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,753 residents, 1,324 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 28% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near RM4 1JX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £793k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RM4 1JX can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM4 1JX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near RM4 1JX; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about RM4 1JX
Is RM4 1JX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RM4 1JX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RM4 1JX?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RM4 1JX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RM4 1JX?
LocaleIQ matched RM4 1JX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RM4 1JX?
The latest median sold price is £793k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RM4 1JX?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.