Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EG.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM1 1EG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM1 1EG — age 34, 42% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 38.6% year-on-year.

home £177,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM1 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Close, 0.7km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 38.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00011219 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1EG. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.2%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 133,750

16 sales · Mean £ 165,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM1 1EG is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour153
Violence and sexual offences149
Vehicle crime44
Drugs36
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils0.4 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.4 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.1 km
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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils1.1 km
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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.2 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Liberty Bell0.9 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.9 km
  • ATIK0.9 km
  • Moon & Stars0.9 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Harefield Manor Hotel1.0 km
  • Bamboo Bay0.7 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.8 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.8 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Doctor Han0.8 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • New Look0.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Haute Panini0.8 km
  • Super Sushi0.8 km
  • XiFang Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Boba Garden0.6 km
  • Cookin Lab0.6 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Mawney Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.4 km
  • Havering Road Guest House0.7 km
  • Montrose Guest House0.3 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford0.9 km
  • Gidea Park2.1 km
  • Emerson Park3.5 km