Area Information for North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD

Summary Back to Top

North Drive in Romford is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Squirrels Heath ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Romford. This page combines information for the address North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM2 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 RM2 6HD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Havering
Ward Squirrels Heath
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 North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD:

Hall Road, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HB
Pemberton Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EX
South Drive, Romford, RM2 6HH
Pemberton Avenue, Romford, RM2 6HA
Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EP
Compton Avenue, Romford, RM2 6ET

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD 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 North Drive 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 North Drive, Romford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 71
Semi-Detached 51
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 123
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 63
Owned with Mortgage 55
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rent Free 0
Total 122

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 15
Two People 38
Three People 33
Four People 29
Five People 5
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 123

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing North Drive, Romford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 14
Family Household 102
Other Household 7
Total 123

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 83
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 123

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 51% male.

Gender
Male 178
Female 174
Total 352

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 15
5-9 9
10-14 26
15-19 30
20-24 17
25-29 13
30-34 16
35-39 17
40-44 14
45-49 35
50-54 34
55-59 32
60-64 25
65-69 19
70-74 24
75-79 12
80-84 6
85+ 4
Total 348

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM2 6HD 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 80
Married 193
Separated 3
Divorced 14
Widowed 9
Total 299

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 203
Good 112
Fair 24
Bad 9
Very Bad 3
Total 351

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) 116
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 5
Total 296

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% 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 272
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 42
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 1
Other Asian 3
Black African 6
Other 14
Total 352

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 318
European Union 3
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 20
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 352

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 318
10+ Years 33
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 352

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 RM2 6HD.

Passport(s) Held
None 10
United Kingdom 334
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 77
Christian 193
Buddhist 2
Hindu 28
Jewish 0
Muslim 15
Sikh 20
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 18
Total 354

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 122
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 26
Retired 69
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 6
Total 296

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 37
Professional Occupations 59
Associate Professional Occupations 36
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 186

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 84
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 48
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 9
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 24
Total 297

Policing and Crime Back to Top

North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD is within the Squirrels Heath 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 North Drive
Neighbourhood Team Address Squirrels Heath
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 RM2 6HD. 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 RM2 6HD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest railway station is Gidea Park, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Gidea Park 480 yards
Harold Wood 1.3 miles
Emerson Park 1.3 miles
Romford 1.3 miles
Upminster 2.6 miles
Chadwell Heath 3.6 miles
Goodmayes 4.3 miles
Brentwood 4.4 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.8 miles
Dagenham Dock 4.9 miles
Seven Kings 5 miles
Ockendon 5.7 miles
West Horndon 5.8 miles
Barking Riverside 6.1 miles
Shenfield 6.1 miles
Ilford 6.3 miles
Barking 6.3 miles
Belvedere 6.9 miles
Erith 7.3 miles
Purfleet 7.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest Overground station is Emerson Park, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is Ardleigh Green Infant School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ardleigh Green Infant School 0.5 miles
    
Ardleigh Green Junior School 0.5 miles
    
Squirrels Heath Infant School 0.6 miles
    
Squirrels Heath Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Gidea Park Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Hylands Primary School 1 mile
    
Towers Infant School 1.1 miles
    
Hilldene Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Towers Junior School 1.2 miles
    
Nelmes Primary School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is The Royal Liberty School, approximately 180 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Royal Liberty School 180 yards
    
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 0.9 miles
    
Bep Academy 1 mile  
Redden Court School 1 mile
    
Marshalls Park Academy 1.1 miles
    
The Campion School 1.1 miles
    
Bower Park Academy 1.8 miles
    
Olive AP Academy - Havering 1.8 miles
    
Emerson Park Academy 1.9 miles
    
Hornchurch High School 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is The Green Wood Practice, approximately 0.6 miles 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 North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is Ardleigh Green Dental Clinic, approximately 0.6 miles 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 North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is Victoria Hospital (Romford), approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to North Drive, Romford, RM2 6HD. The nearest is A M Fletcher Opticians, approximately 480 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in RM2 6HD

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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