Area Information for Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN

Marks 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 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM7 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.

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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. 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 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN.

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 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN 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 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN:

Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7AA
Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AB
Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AW
Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LG
Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7LP
Fairview Parade, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7AD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM7 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Marks 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 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 121
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Marks Road, Romford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 72% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 86
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rented: Other 1
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 101
Two People 20
Three People 1
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 123

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 101
Family Household 21
Other Household 0
Total 122

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 23
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 46
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 123

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 50% male.

Gender
Male 74
Female 73
Total 147

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around RM7 7AN has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 52% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 1
10-14 0
15-19 2
20-24 3
25-29 6
30-34 4
35-39 7
40-44 5
45-49 9
50-54 12
55-59 10
60-64 12
65-69 22
70-74 18
75-79 11
80-84 10
85+ 16
Total 148

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM7 7AN 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 54
Married 28
Separated 4
Divorced 41
Widowed 21
Total 148

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.

However, this area of the St Edward's ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (49%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 25
Good 47
Fair 52
Bad 23
Very Bad 1
Total 148

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Marks Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 48% 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) 34
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 9
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 69
Other 2
Total 145

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% 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 132
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 2
Chinese 1
Other Asian 3
Black African 6
Other 1
Total 148

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 116
European Union 16
Africa 12
Middle East and Asia 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 148

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 116
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 148

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 RM7 7AN.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 103
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 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 40
Christian 95
Buddhist 3
Hindu 2
Jewish 2
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 4
Total 148

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Edward's ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% 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 23
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 66
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 1
Total 146

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 9
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 48

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 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 12
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 34
Full-time Student 7
Total 149

Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN 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 Marks 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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM7 7AN. 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 RM7 7AN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest railway station is Romford, approximately 740 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Romford 740 yards
Gidea Park 1.4 miles
Emerson Park 2.1 miles
Chadwell Heath 2.1 miles
Harold Wood 2.8 miles
Goodmayes 2.8 miles
Seven Kings 3.5 miles
Upminster 3.6 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.8 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.2 miles
Ilford 4.7 miles
Barking Riverside 4.8 miles
Barking 4.8 miles
Manor Park 5.8 miles
Woodgrange Park 5.9 miles
Brentwood 5.9 miles
Belvedere 6 miles
Ockendon 6.3 miles
Abbey Wood 6.4 miles
Wanstead Park 6.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest Overground station is Romford, approximately 740 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is The Mawney Foundation School, approximately 150 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is Bep Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bep Academy 0.6 miles  
St Edward's Church of England Academy 0.9 miles May 2022
    
Marshalls Park Academy 1 mile January 2020
    
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 1.1 miles November 2024
Robert Clack School (All Through) 1.4 miles November 2023
    
The Warren School 1.4 miles May 2024
    
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 1.4 miles May 2024
    
The Royal Liberty School 1.6 miles May 2013
    
Hornchurch High School 1.7 miles January 2019
    
Eastbrook School (All Through) 1.9 miles December 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is St Edwards Medical Centre, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
St Edwards Medical Centre 640 yards
Dr Gupta 0.6 miles
Western Road Medical Centre 0.6 miles
North Street Medical Care 0.6 miles
Dr Marks Practice 0.8 miles
Modern Medical Centre 0.9 miles
Dr P & S Poologanathan 1.2 miles
Dr Sanomi 1.2 miles
The New Medical Centre 1.3 miles
Ashton Gardens Surgery 1.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is Astrodental Holdings Ltd, approximately 120 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 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is Queen's Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AN. The nearest is Muskett W. (N. Cox), approximately 540 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 RM7 7AN

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+

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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