Romford Road is in Manor Park, London and in Newham district. E7 9HY is located in the Forest Gate South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E7 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9HU, E7 9HL, E7 9JF, E7 9HF, E7 9HX, E7 9HG, E7 9HW, E7 9JD, E7 9AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E7 9HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.2% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.8% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 34.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 37.2% | 41.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 E7 9HY this area, 39.4% 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 | 29.7% | 39.4% | 9.7% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 27.8% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 13.5% | 5.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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 | 8.7% | 15.1% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 14.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 40.7% | 39.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, just 34.2% 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 | 36.4% | 34.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 25.4% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 4.9% | -7.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 22.6% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28% 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 | 35.9% | 34.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.8% | 28% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 10% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.3% | 6.5% | 21.8% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romford Road was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Romford Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2024-06-06 | £450,450 |
| 188B Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-12 | £346,850 |
| 204D Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-31 | £215,316 |
| Flat 2 194 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-13 | £204,884 |
| Flat 1 170 Romford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-05-28 | £398,397 |
E7 9HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 768 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 | 1,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,872 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 | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Infant School Eleanor Road , E15 4AB | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 631 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 1,600 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 | 1,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,202 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 | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School Block F, Tennyson Road , Forest Gate E15 4DR | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Compass Group UK & Ireland | Cafe, Atherton Leisure Centre | 262 yd | |
| Ayans Grill And Catering | 311 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 513 yd | |
| Ronak Restaurant | 317 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 513 yd | |
| Clapton Football Club | Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 514 yd | |
| Eastern Palace | 278 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 631 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 631 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 633 yd | |
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 1,017 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahori Zaiqa | 297B Romford Road, Forest Gate | 513 yd | |
| Tasty Vybz | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 590 yd | |
| Gallo Peri Peri | 50 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 590 yd | |
| Lazeez | 20 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 590 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 264 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 529 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 709 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 673 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 730 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 776 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 861 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 935 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.