Is RM7 9AA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

RM7 9AA is a postcode in St Edward's, Havering, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM7 9AA, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around RM7 9AA are health and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 RM7 9AA is based on Havering 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,191 residents, 4,161 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 15% 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 6/10.

For property prices near RM7 9AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £442k from 40 rolling sales, down 1.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near RM7 9AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near RM7 9AA, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including 12 general kids activities. Closest examples include Stage 4 Mon 15:45 Cb (at Sapphire Ice and Leisure, up to 13, 626 m) and Stg 2 Mon 15:45 Jg (at Sapphire Ice and Leisure, up to 13, 626 m). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM7 9AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around RM7 9AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.