RM14 covers Upminster, an outer East London postcode showing moderate market activity. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.6% CAGR whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.1% CAGR, indicating stronger tenant demand than capital appreciation. Population growth of 1.1% over the same period suggests limited demographic momentum. The district registers a trajectory score of 56.6/100, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally and indicating early-stage gentrification characteristics. This combination of modest price growth, stronger rental performance, and early regeneration signals suggests the area warrants analysis for income-focused investors, though capital growth dynamics remain relatively constrained compared to national averages.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Upminster · June 2026
127 planning applications submitted in RM14 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use, 13 demolition.
- Construction of single storey, 3 bedroom detached dwelling with private rear garden, off street parking and cycle/waste storageMar 2026 · Undecided
- Variation of condition No. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: P1312.19 dated 21/10/2019 to allow for alterations to the approved plan (Demolition of existing dwelling to be replaced with 1No. new dwelling)Apr 2026 · Undecided
- Single storey side extension and two storey rear extension following demolition of existing lean-to structureApr 2026 · Undecided
Upminster (RM14) common questions
Is Upminster up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Upminster (RM14) as Early. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Upminster safe?
Upminster has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Upminster?
The average property price in Upminster (RM14) is £385k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Upminster?
The median monthly rent in Upminster (RM14) is £1,561 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Upminster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Romford (RM3), Stansted (CM24), Rainham (RM13), Bishop'S Stortford (CM22), Saffron Walden (CB11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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