Area Information for Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN

Market Link in Romford is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the St Edward's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Romford. This page combines information for the address Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RM1 1XN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Havering
Ward St Edward's
Constituency Romford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 29 property sales in Market Link, RM1 1XN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (St Edward's), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN:

Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XJ
North Street, Romford, RM1 1BH
North Street, Romford, RM1 1BP
North Street, Romford, RM1 1DA
North Street, Romford, RM1 1BJ
South Street, Romford, RM1 1DB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 29 property sales in Market Link since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Market Link, Romford consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 61
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 63
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Market Link, Romford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 18
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 1
Total 62

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 28
Two People 19
Three People 9
Four People 6
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 63

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 30
Other Household 2
Total 61

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 27
Deprived In One Dimension 25
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 63

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Romford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 55
Female 64
Total 119

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 1
5-9 9
10-14 6
15-19 8
20-24 10
25-29 12
30-34 10
35-39 20
40-44 5
45-49 7
50-54 12
55-59 6
60-64 2
65-69 5
70-74 2
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 117

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM1 1XN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 53
Married 35
Separated 2
Divorced 11
Widowed 0
Total 101

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 58
Good 37
Fair 19
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 119

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 43
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 16
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 13
Other 1
Total 101

Ethnic Group Embed This

Market Link, Romford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 61% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 73
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 9
Chinese 2
Other Asian 1
Black African 8
Black Caribbean 7
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Other 4
Total 117

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Market Link, Romford), 65% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 78
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 11
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 121

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 78
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 119

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM1 1XN.

Passport(s) Held
None 6
United Kingdom 90
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 33
Christian 57
Buddhist 3
Hindu 12
Jewish 3
Muslim 6
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 5
Total 119

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Edward's ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 16% of the resident population. On average, around 9.3% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 38
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 13
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 8
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 1
Total 102

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 4
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 66

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 19
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 12
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 12
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 2
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 10
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 10
Total 99

Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN is within the St Edward's policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Market Link
Neighbourhood Team Address St Edward's
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM1 1XN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM1 1XN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest railway station is Romford, approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Romford 660 yards
Gidea Park 1.1 miles
Emerson Park 1.9 miles
Chadwell Heath 2.4 miles
Harold Wood 2.5 miles
Goodmayes 3.1 miles
Upminster 3.4 miles
Seven Kings 3.8 miles
Dagenham Dock 4 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.4 miles
Ilford 5 miles
Barking Riverside 5.1 miles
Barking 5.1 miles
Brentwood 5.6 miles
Manor Park 6.1 miles
Ockendon 6.2 miles
Belvedere 6.2 miles
Woodgrange Park 6.2 miles
Abbey Wood 6.7 miles
Erith 6.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest Overground station is Romford, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, approximately 490 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is Bep Academy, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bep Academy 570 yards  
Marshalls Park Academy 0.7 miles January 2020
    
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 0.9 miles November 2024
St Edward's Church of England Academy 1.2 miles May 2022
    
The Royal Liberty School 1.3 miles May 2013
    
Robert Clack School (All Through) 1.7 miles November 2023
    
Hornchurch High School 1.7 miles January 2019
    
The Warren School 1.7 miles May 2024
    
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 1.7 miles May 2024
    
Bower Park Academy 1.7 miles September 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is St Edwards Medical Centre, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is Mawney (DS) Limited, approximately 510 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is Victoria Hospital (Romford), approximately 720 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Market Link, Romford, RM1 1XN. The nearest is Boots-Romford - The Liberty, approximately 290 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in RM1 1XN

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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