Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

RM1 1EY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1EY 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 1EY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1EY 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 1EY. 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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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

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around RM1 1EY is moderate at 57 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 offences108
Anti-social behaviour74
Vehicle crime41
Shoplifting32
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils0.5 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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Crowlands Primary School

Good646 pupils1.2 km
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Concordia Academy

Outstanding328 pupils1.2 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Doctor Han0.9 km
  • Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • New Look0.8 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Bamboo Bay0.8 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
  • Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Caffe Della Continental0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • + 102 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Haute Panini0.9 km
  • Super Sushi0.9 km
  • XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Boba Garden0.7 km
  • Cookin Lab0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Moon & Stars1.0 km
  • Slug & Lettuce1.0 km
  • The Bull0.7 km
  • The Lamb0.7 km
  • Mawney Arms0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Mawney Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge (Romford Central)0.5 km
  • Havering Road Guest House0.6 km
  • Montrose Guest House0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford1.0 km
  • Gidea Park2.2 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.5 km