Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E7 9HB is located in the Forest Gate South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E7 9HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9JW, E7 9JZ, E7 9LJ, E7 9LL, E7 9JP, E7 9HX, E7 9HZ, E7 9HG, E7 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 9HB, 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 | 42.2% | 52.5% | 10.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 57.8% | 47.5% | -10.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around E7 9HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 55.9% | 49.4% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 32.3% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 46.3% | 49.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 39.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 16.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 45.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 14% | 3.9% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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 | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 4.1% | -6.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 23.8% | 22.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 20.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 23.3% | 29.1% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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% | 40.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 17.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 16.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 20.7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% 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 | 40.5% | 40.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 31.7% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 4.5% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 271.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Romford Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 104th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 4 Sycamore Court, 228 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-10-16 | £239,679 |
| Flat 9 Sycamore Court, 228 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-07-20 | £284,099 |
| Flat 12 Sycamore Court, 228 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,200 | 2022-01-27 | £212,488 |
| Flat 3 Sycamore Court, 228 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-11-12 | £203,777 |
| Flat 2 Sycamore Court, 228 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2018-10-11 | £309,357 |
The percentage of student residents living in E7 9HB 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,204 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 | 3,222 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 94 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayans Grill And Catering | 311 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 282 yd | |
| Ronak Restaurant | 317 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 282 yd | |
| Eastern Palace | 278 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 294 yd | |
| Candy Floss Crepeire | Ground Floor, 315 Romford Road | 305 yd | |
| Bronze Royale | 319 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 414 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 418 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahori Zaiqa | 297B Romford Road, Forest Gate | 282 yd | |
| Ala Pizza | 28 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 375 yd | |
| Ala Pizza | 28 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 375 yd | |
| Tasty Vybz | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 378 yd | |
| Gallo Peri Peri | 50 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 494 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 476 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 560 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 779 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 850 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.