Riversdale Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2NP is located in the Havering-atte-Bower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riversdale Road, Romford, RM5 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2NT, RM5 2NH, RM5 2RD, RM5 2PB, RM5 2NL, RM5 2NU, RM5 2ND, RM5 2NS, RM5 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM5 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM5 2NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 33% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 46.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 35.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 14.2% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 8% | 2.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.3% | 68.1% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 80.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 81.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversdale Road was 266.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.2% higher than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riversdale Road has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 45th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 132.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Riversdale Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £513,500 | 2024-02-15 | £549,062 |
| 29 Riversdale Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-02-09 | £200,485 |
| 39 Riversdale Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-03 | £406,084 |
| 4 Riversdale Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-01 | £395,165 |
| 23 Riversdale Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2021-12-06 | £474,672 |
RM5 2NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM5 2NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhais Dessert Bar | 50a Collier Row Road, Romford | 280 yd | |
| The Belly | 114 Collier Row Road, Romford | 287 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 124 Collier Row Road, Romford | 298 yd | |
| Darjeeling Tandoori | 35 Collier Row Road, Romford | 325 yd | |
| Cafe 23 | 23 Collier Row Road, Romford | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 268 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 377 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 444 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 858 yd | |
| The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion) | Collier Row Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 104 Collier Row Road, Romford | 247 yd | |
| Green River | 100 Collier Row Road, Romford | 247 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Collier Row Road, Romford | 268 yd | |
| Kebabway / Pizzaway | 62 Collier Row Road, Romford | 268 yd | |
| Vina’s Kitchen | 112 Collier Row Road, Romford | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 492 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 420 yd | |
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| The Health Club Within City Limits (Closed) Collier Row Road | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Romford Football Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.