RM1 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Close, 0.8km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00011219 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EN.
550
34
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1EN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM1 1EN spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1EN. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
13 sales · Mean £ 276,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM1 1EN is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
12 nearby- Liberty Bell1.0 km
- Romford Conservative Club1.0 km
- ATIK1.0 km
- Moon & Stars0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Harefield Manor Hotel1.0 km
- Bamboo Bay0.8 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.8 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.8 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Doctor Han0.8 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
- New Look0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Haute Panini0.8 km
- Super Sushi0.8 km
- XiFang Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Boba Garden0.7 km
- Cookin Lab0.7 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 Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.0 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
- Emerson Park3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11EN · Data under Open Government Licence