Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

495

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British62.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.2%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences142
Anti-social behaviour82
Vehicle crime43
Drugs36
Shoplifting33

school Local Schools

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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.4 km
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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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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils1.1 km
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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.1 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.2 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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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

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
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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
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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