Area Information for Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS

Summary Back to Top

Western Road 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 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS, 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 3LS.

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

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 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS:

Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LW
Admiral Lodge, Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LN
Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP
Western Road, Romford, RM1 3FF
Lita Mews, Romford, RM1 3FG
Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QY

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS 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.

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Housing (1 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found one property sale in Western Road 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 Back to Top

The area containing Western Road, 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 1
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 71
Flat (Converted) 19
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 102
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Western Road, Romford contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 36
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 43
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 103

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 59
Two People 31
Three People 8
Four People 2
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 101

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Western Road, Romford consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 59
Family Household 40
Other Household 5
Total 104

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 20
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 102

People Back to Top

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 44% male.

Gender
Male 71
Female 91
Total 162

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 9
5-9 4
10-14 2
15-19 6
20-24 18
25-29 21
30-34 14
35-39 12
40-44 5
45-49 7
50-54 7
55-59 7
60-64 3
65-69 4
70-74 8
75-79 8
80-84 10
85+ 18
Total 163

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM1 3LS 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 55
Married 48
Separated 3
Divorced 15
Widowed 24
Total 145

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 75
Good 46
Fair 27
Bad 12
Very Bad 3
Total 163

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Western Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 51
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 12
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 10
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 4
Total 144

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 73% white.

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 118
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 11
Other Asian 8
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 3
Arab 3
Other 3
Total 159

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Western Road, Romford), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 35
Rest of Europe 19
Africa 12
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 163

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Western Road, Romford), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 18% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 29
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 26
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 160

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 3LS.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 87
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 32
Rest of Europe 11
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 7

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 27
Christian 99
Buddhist 2
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 17
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 6
Total 162

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Edward's ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 33% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 37
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 14
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 47
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 12
Total 144

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 6
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 68

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 15
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 26
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 10
Total 147

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS 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 Western Road
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.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM1 3LS. 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 3LS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest railway station is Romford, approximately 600 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Romford 600 yards
Gidea Park 0.8 miles
Emerson Park 1.6 miles
Harold Wood 2.2 miles
Chadwell Heath 2.6 miles
Upminster 3.1 miles
Goodmayes 3.4 miles
Seven Kings 4.1 miles
Dagenham Dock 4.1 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.3 miles
Barking Riverside 5.2 miles
Ilford 5.3 miles
Barking 5.3 miles
Brentwood 5.4 miles
Ockendon 5.9 miles
Belvedere 6.2 miles
Manor Park 6.4 miles
Woodgrange Park 6.5 miles
West Horndon 6.6 miles
Abbey Wood 6.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest Overground station is Romford, approximately 600 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is Gidea Park Primary School, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Gidea Park Primary School 770 yards
    
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 840 yards
    
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles
    
The Mawney Foundation School 0.6 miles  
Hylands Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Concordia Academy 0.6 miles
    
Squirrels Heath Infant School 0.8 miles
    
Squirrels Heath Junior School 0.8 miles
    
Parklands Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Crowlands Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is Bep Academy, approximately 60 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bep Academy 60 yards  
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 0.6 miles
    
Marshalls Park Academy 0.8 miles
    
The Royal Liberty School 1.1 miles
    
St Edward's Church of England Academy 1.5 miles
    
Hornchurch High School 1.5 miles
    
Robert Clack School (All Through) 1.8 miles
    
Bower Park Academy 1.8 miles
    
The Campion School 1.9 miles
    
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is Western Road Medical Centre, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Western Road Medical Centre < 50 yards
St Edwards Medical Centre 470 yards
Dr Marks Practice 860 yards
The New Medical Centre 0.8 miles
North Street Medical Care 0.8 miles
Dr Gupta 1 mile
Modern Medical Centre 1 mile
Dr P & S Poologanathan 1.4 miles
Dr Sanomi 1.4 miles
The Green Wood Practice 1.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is St Johns Dental Practice, approximately 70 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 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is Victoria Hospital (Romford), approximately 600 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LS. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately 150 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 3LS

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. 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? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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