Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E12 5JR is located in the Little Ilford 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 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5JP, E12 5LF, E12 5LE, E12 5LG, E12 5JT, E12 5NR, E12 5PB, E12 5LQ, E12 5JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 5JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E12 5JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 31.7% | -8.8% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 56.8% | 12.3% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 52.1% | 47.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 18.4% | 26.4% | 8.0% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 26.8% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 22.7% | 5.1% | -17.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 29.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 28.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 16% | 16.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 36.8% 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 | 39.7% | 36.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -46.4% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.4% | 37.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.7% 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 | 38.2% | 36.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 31.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 8.3% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 9.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 16.6% | 1.2% | 15.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 53.9% | 6.5% | 47.4% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 172.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% higher than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Romford Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Little Ilford and the 218th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 937 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-08-22 | £394,085 |
| 991 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-08 | £226,568 |
| 945A Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-07-08 | £120,746 |
| 951 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-05 | £184,273 |
| 983 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-01-29 | £251,292 |
E12 5JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,848 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 | 2,678 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 | 2,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,957 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 | 5,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Infant College 29 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahs Halal Food Romford Road | 963 Romford Road, Manor Park | 1 yd | |
| BurgoTown | 951 Romford Road, Manor Park | 9 yd | |
| Chocobella Desserts | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 201 yd | |
| Tuca Canteen | Tuca Aldersbrook Sidings, Lugg Approach | 304 yd | |
| Bubbles | 891 Romford Road, Manor Park | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 677 yd | |
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 927 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 987 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 990 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Romanian Foods Ltd | 991-993 Romford Road, Manor Park | 9 yd | |
| Big Papas Peri Peri | 890 Romford Road, Manor Park | 53 yd | |
| Lakers | 907 Romford Road, Manor Park | 145 yd | |
| Four Season | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 201 yd | |
| Real Spice | 824 Romford Road, Manor Park | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 677 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 963 yd | |
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 1,015 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 287 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 352 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 908 yd | |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 929 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| 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 | 18.5% |
| Median download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.