RM14 1AR is a sought-after residential area on River Drive, 0.4km from Pot Kilns in Havering. Administratively it sits within Cranham ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM14, RM14 1AR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £864k, up 7.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RM14 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00011265 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVER DRIVE, RM14 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER DRIVE, RM14 1AR.
294
49
£ 67,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM14 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM14 1AR combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£864k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM14 1AR. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 907,500
4 sales · Mean £ 882,500
Detached
£ 806,000
3 sales · Mean £ 827,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM14 1AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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
Emerson Park Academy
Engayne Primary School
Hall Mead School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Upminster Infant School
Upminster Junior School
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Upminster Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Organic Odyssey Coffee0.4 km
- Ians Confectionery0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cranham Baptist Church0.8 km
- Upminster Court0.2 km
- Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Golden Skewer0.9 km
- Table 19, Upminster Golf & Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sea Fish0.9 km
- Peking Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Crane PH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upminster1.2 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
- Harold Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM141AR · Data under Open Government Licence