Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E7 8DF is located in the Green Street East 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, E7 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 8ED, E7 8AB, E7 8EB, E7 8EA, E7 8DD, E7 0QY, E7 8EF, E7 8AU, E7 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 52.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 37.7% | 36.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 51.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 22.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 35.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.6% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.5% 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 | 17.5% | 29.1% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 28.0% |
| Indian | 27.7% | 13% | -14.7% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 18.6% | 19.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -61.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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% | 38.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 17.4% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.5% | 32.2% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 26.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 39% | 38.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 27.7% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 11.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 8.9% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 11.1% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 13.1% | 1.2% | 11.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 57% | 6.5% | 50.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Gate North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 Romford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-09-20 | £433,559 |
| 396 Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2020-11-25 | £13,881 |
| 458B Romford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2020-09-04 | £527,756 |
| 426 Romford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2020-09-03 | £366,539 |
| 426 Romford Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-06-30 | £327,713 |
The percentage of student residents living in E7 8DF 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , E7 8ED | 4out of 4 | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Infant School Sandringham Road , Forest Gate E7 8ED | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Junior School Sandringham Road , E7 8ED | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrange Infant School Sebert Road , E7 0NJ | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monega Primary School Monega Road , Manor Park E12 6TT | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,108 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 | 2,382 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 | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,173 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 | 1,943 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 82 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvet Steakhouse | 392 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 17 yd | |
| Century Bar & Restaurant | 454 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 69 yd | |
| Italian Caffe, Brunch Cafe, Fast Food | 465 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 89 yd | |
| The Egg & Veg Food Plaza Ltd | 398 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 100 yd | |
| Alnuur Cafe & Restaurant Ltd | 466 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 409 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 679 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 689 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 981 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Fried Chicken Ltd T/A BFC | 396 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 18 yd | |
| Roast | 491 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 243 yd | |
| Darbar Lounge | 64 Green Street, Forest Gate | 371 yd | |
| Zus Sizzlers | 83 Green Street, Forest Gate | 372 yd | |
| Everest Fish & Chips Kebab | 327 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 672 yd | |
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 740 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 830 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 998 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 7.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.