Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E15 4FD is located in the Forest Gate South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E15 4FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4EG, E15 4QP, E15 4EJ, E15 4HU, E15 4ER, E15 4ET, E15 4QR, E15 4EP, E15 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E15 4FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 E15 4FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 58.9% | 59.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 30.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 59.3% | 54.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 12% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 65.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 13.4% | 2.8% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.2% 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 | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 4.4% | -8.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 11% | 19.3% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 11.9% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 35% | 25.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -56.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 51.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.5% | 51.1% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 15% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.1% | 51.1% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 32.3% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 4.5% | -8.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 3% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 401.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.9% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romford Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 56th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Shale Court, 88B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-01-30 | £353,228 |
| Flat 7 Shale Court, 88B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2023-11-17 | £133,667 |
| Flat 8 Shale Court, 88B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,250 | 2022-09-30 | £159,990 |
| Flat 12 Shale Court, 88B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-06-30 | £219,525 |
| Flat 3 Shale Court, 88B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2016-10-05 | £120,137 |
E15 4FD area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 895 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 560 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 127 yd | |
| Green Restaurant | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 127 yd | |
| 53.5 Degrees | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 127 yd | |
| Subway | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 127 yd | |
| Costa Outlet | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 540 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 540 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Bull | 13 Broadway, Stratford | 626 yd | |
| King Edward VII | The King Edward VII, 47 Broadway | 626 yd | |
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabash | 22 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 133 yd | |
| Strs Hut | 35 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 147 yd | |
| Supreme Fish Ltd/Olympia | 105 Romford Road, Stratford | 171 yd | |
| Basil Pizza / Manifesto - Stratford | 41 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 182 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar & Best Kebab | 57 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 108 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 382 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 518 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 691 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 763 yd | |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 853 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 856 yd | |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 894 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 929 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.