RM1 1EQ 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM1 1EQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00011215 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EQ.
495
33
£ 49,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM1 1EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1EQ. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 272,000
7 sales · Mean £ 264,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM1 1EQ is moderate at 60 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
The Mawney Foundation School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Concordia Academy
Crowlands Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Liberty Bell1.0 km
- Romford Conservative Club1.0 km
- ATIK0.9 km
- Moon & Stars0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Doctor Han0.8 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
- New Look0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Bamboo Bay0.8 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.8 km
- Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Caffe Della Continental0.8 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- + 103 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 Romford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.9 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
- Emerson Park3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence