Family-life report

Is RM11 Emerson Park good for families?

RM11 scores 45/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 128). Around 26.8% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in RM11?

Average · 22–27%26.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

52 min

Fastest door-to-door to Canary Wharf (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,379

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

94/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in RM11 — FAQ

Is RM11 good for families with kids?
RM11 scores 45/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 128). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 26.8% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).
What are the school catchments near RM11?
Havering has a large secondary estate and generally wider catchments than inner London, plus two grammar schools outside the distance rules.
How long is the commute from RM11 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from RM11 is 52 minutes to Canary Wharf, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in RM11?
Band D council tax in RM11 is £2,379 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in RM11?
4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does RM11 compare to other London areas for families?
RM11 ranks 128 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full RM11 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

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