Area Information for High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU

Summary Back to Top

High Road in Romford is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Chadwell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ilford South. This page combines information for the address High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM6 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 RM6 4HU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Redbridge
Ward Chadwell
Constituency Ilford South * 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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU 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 (25 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 25 property sales in High 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 High 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 5
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 40
Flat (Purpose-Built) 113
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 174
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Road, Romford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 60% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 2
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 20
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 86
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 176

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 49
Two People 28
Three People 31
Four People 43
Five People 18
Six People 5
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 176

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 108
Other Household 18
Total 175

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 69
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 36
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 175

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 Ilford South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 250
Female 257
Total 507

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around RM6 4HU has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 31% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 47
5-9 57
10-14 51
15-19 30
20-24 31
25-29 33
30-34 48
35-39 54
40-44 40
45-49 31
50-54 24
55-59 26
60-64 16
65-69 8
70-74 5
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 508

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM6 4HU 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 144
Married 154
Separated 12
Divorced 26
Widowed 13
Total 349

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 269
Good 157
Fair 54
Bad 20
Very Bad 6
Total 506

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) 139
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 67
Other 11
Total 349

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

High Road, 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 23% 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 117
Mixed Ethnicity 44
Indian 46
Pakistani 35
Bangladeshi 57
Chinese 2
Other Asian 18
Black African 109
Black Caribbean 39
Other Black/African/Caribbean 23
Arab 2
Other 12
Total 504

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (High Road, Romford), 52% 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 265
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 14
Africa 76
Middle East and Asia 100
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 505

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 265
10+ Years 135
5-10 Years 55
2-5 Years 29
Less Than 2 Years 23
Total 507

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 RM6 4HU.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 333
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 24
Middle East or Asia 51
North America or Caribbean 2

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 68
Christian 203
Buddhist 2
Hindu 37
Jewish 4
Muslim 157
Sikh 15
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 21
Total 507

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 108
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 49
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 44
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 37
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 19
Total 350

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 12
Professional Occupations 35
Associate Professional Occupations 35
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 201

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 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 48
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 48
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 54
Full-time Student 43
Total 347

Policing and Crime (190) Back to Top

High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU is within the Chadwell policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 190 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM6 4HU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 190 crimes committed near High Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Chadwell
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 RM6 4HU. 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 RM6 4HU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest railway station is Goodmayes, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Goodmayes 650 yards
Chadwell Heath 710 yards
Seven Kings 1 mile
Ilford 2.3 miles
Barking 2.6 miles
Romford 2.8 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.1 miles
Manor Park 3.4 miles
Barking Riverside 3.4 miles
Woodgrange Park 3.5 miles
Gidea Park 3.8 miles
Wanstead Park 4.2 miles
Forest Gate 4.3 miles
Emerson Park 4.3 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.7 miles
Leytonstone High Road 4.8 miles
Maryland 5.1 miles
Harold Wood 5.2 miles
Abbey Wood 5.4 miles
Wood Street 5.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest Tube station is Newbury Park, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is Chadwell Primary School, approximately 210 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chadwell Primary School 210 yards
    
Barley Lane Primary School 520 yards
    
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 660 yards
    
Goodmayes Primary School 670 yards
    
Farnham Green Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Henry Green Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Grove Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Becontree Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is Chadwell Heath Academy, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chadwell Heath Academy 450 yards
    
Mayfield School 470 yards
    
Atam Academy (All Through) 0.9 miles
    
The Warren School 1.1 miles
    
The Palmer Catholic Academy 1.1 miles
    
Ark Isaac Newton Academy (All Through) 1.3 miles
    
Oaks Park High School 1.4 miles
    
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 1.4 miles
    
Seven Kings School (All Through) 1.4 miles
    
The Sydney Russell School (All Through) 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is Goodmayes Medical Centre, approximately 740 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 High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is CHADWELL HEATH DENTAL & ANAESTHETIC CLINIC, approximately 630 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 High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is Goodmayes Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to High Road, Romford, RM6 4HU. The nearest is OPT A VISION, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
OPT A VISION 650 yards
Raj Optics 790 yards
J I PARTRIDGE 810 yards
Shiva Opticians 0.8 miles
J H PETERS 0.9 miles
Home Eye Care (DOM) 0.9 miles
EYE GEE LTD 1 mile
Downes Eyecare 1 mile
Elite Vision 2 miles
EYEWEAR CLINIC 2.1 miles

* 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 RM6 4HU

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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