Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E12 5AJ is located in the Manor Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5AN, E12 6BX, E12 6BP, E12 6BT, E12 6BW, E12 6EA, E12 6AW, E12 6EH, E12 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 47.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55% | 52.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E12 5AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 45% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 45.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 53.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 28.3% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 24.9% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 28.8% | -7.7% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 16% | 32.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% | 31.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 5.9% | -9.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 8.8% | -7.0% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 16.6% | 21.7% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 40.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 40.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 17.6% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 5.9% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38% | 32.7% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 27.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.7% | 40.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 23.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 8.1% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 11.5% | 0.6% | 10.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 45.9% | 6.5% | 39.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Gate South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Lock-Up Shop And Basement, 682 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2019-02-22 | £10,299 |
| 700 Romford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-11-21 | £456,117 |
| 684A Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-06-15 | £199,594 |
| 704B Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2015-03-06 | £664,361 |
| 706A Romford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1998-05-15 | £444,932 |
E12 5AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E12 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Infant School Meanley Road , E12 6AR | - not rated | 150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Meanley Road , Manor Park E12 6AR | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Infant School Romford Road , E12 5AF | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Primary School 495 High Street North , E12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Coffee & Sweet | 682 Romford Road, Manor Park | 3 yd | |
| Snacks International | 672 Romford Road, Manor Park | 3 yd | |
| Dhaka Biryani Kitchen | 704 Romford Road, Manor Park | 3 yd | |
| Italian Coffee | 787 Romford Road, Manor Park | 48 yd | |
| Manor Kitchen | 781 Romford Road, Manor Park | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 213 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 343 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 628 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd | A 1 Kebabish, 684 Romford Road | 3 yd | |
| Lakers Chicken | 771 Romford Road, Manor Park | 48 yd | |
| Alvi Kebabs Ltd | 799 Romford Road, Manor Park | 48 yd | |
| Vegan Doner Kebab | Unit 2, 819 Romford Road | 144 yd | |
| Mamas Kitchen | 817 Romford Road, Manor Park | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 262 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 818 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 827 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.