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.
RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EG.
550
34
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Parklands Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Concordia Academy
Crowlands Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 8 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: RM11EG · Data under Open Government Licence