Romford Road is in London and in Newham district. E12 5AQ 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, London, E12 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6BD, E12 6BA, E12 5AW, E12 6AY, E12 6QN, E12 6AR, E12 6BN, E12 5BS, E12 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 5AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 39.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 41.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 40.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around E12 5AQ this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 28.7% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 15.7% | 5.6% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.4% 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 | 20.4% | 35% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 33.9% |
| Indian | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 12.5% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 43.2% 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 | 48.6% | 43.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 29% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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 | 48.4% | 43.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 33.5% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 5.7% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 55.6% | 6.5% | 49.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 259.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romford Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 121st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 636C Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-30 | £226,362 |
| 666 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2020-09-24 | £2,908,520 |
| 626 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2017-08-11 | £982,006 |
| 636A Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2008-01-25 | £227,845 |
| 660A Romford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1999-04-07 | £598,710 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 5AQ 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 | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Meanley Road , Manor Park E12 6AR | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Infant School Romford Road , E12 5AF | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Primary School 495 High Street North , E12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 488 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 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,038 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 | 2,256 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 | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,037 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 | 4,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,497 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 | 88 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ottoman Doner | 626 Romford Road, Manor Park | 6 yd | |
| Italian Caffe | 723 Romford Road, Manor Park | 60 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 753 Romford Road, Manor Park | 66 yd | |
| Jollys Coffee And Sandwich Bar | 707 Romford Road, Manor Park | 66 yd | |
| Cravez Desserts Limited | 709 Romford Road, Manor Park | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 5 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 159 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 565 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yogiz | 757 Romford Road, Manor Park | 66 yd | |
| Romeos Pizza | 31 Station Road, Manor Park | 159 yd | |
| Munch Corner | 55 Station Road, Manor Park | 159 yd | |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd | A 1 Kebabish, 684 Romford Road | 216 yd | |
| Lakers Chicken | 771 Romford Road, Manor Park | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 480 yd | |
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 169 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 654 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 1,018 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.