RM1 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Close, 0.7km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM1 1EF offers 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00011219 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE CLOSE, RM1 1EF.
550
34
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM1 1EF 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
RM1 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM1 1EF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 106,000
6 sales · Mean £ 129,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM1 1EF is moderate at 73 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 Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Parklands Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
Concordia Academy
Crowlands Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- North Street Grocery & General Store0.1 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Romford Fish0.6 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.4 km
- Havering Road Guest House0.7 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.6 km
- Mawney Hotel0.4 km
- Montrose Guest House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Cafe Bueno0.5 km
- Campion Rugby Club0.8 km
- Jackson's Cafe0.6 km
- Kaspa's Desserts0.8 km
- Namco Funscape0.8 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sankofa0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fortune House0.2 km
- Hot Wok0.7 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
- Romford Fish Bar0.1 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Sun0.8 km
- Yates Wine Lodge0.9 km
- The Golden Lion0.5 km
- Mawney Arms0.5 km
- Romford United Services Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.9 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
- Emerson Park3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM11EF · Data under Open Government Licence