Regarth Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 1AJ is located in the St Alban's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regarth Avenue, Romford, RM1 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 1TJ, RM1 1TR, RM1 1SY, RM1 1AL, RM1 1TH, RM1 1QA, RM1 1PS, RM1 2BX, RM1 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM1 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.7% | 26.2% | -20.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 24.3% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 38.5% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around RM1 1AJ this area, 37.6% 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 | 26.2% | 37.6% | 11.4% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 23.9% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 12% | 1.8% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.5% | 65% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 65.5% | 64.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 65% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 5.6% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regarth Avenue was 327.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 317.0% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Regarth Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 30th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 21 Gibson Court Regarth Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-22 | £161,327 |
| Flat 45 Gibson Court Regarth Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-29 | £104,294 |
| Flat 17 Gibson Court Regarth Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-10-15 | £143,926 |
| Flat 35 Gibson Court Regarth Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-14 | £162,487 |
| Flat 16 Gibson Court Regarth Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-19 | £174,798 |
RM1 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM1 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlands Primary School London Road , RM7 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 172-174 South Street, Romford | 40 yd | |
| Top Flavour, Grill'ish, American Pizza Doner, Just Pizza Doner | 175 South Street, Romford | 117 yd | |
| Sweet Basil | 179 South Street, Romford | 117 yd | |
| Cobe Cafe Bar | 165-167 South Street, Romford | 127 yd | |
| De Quilox Lounge | Victoria Road, Romford | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose | 143 South Street, Romford | 185 yd | |
| ATIK | 108 South Street, Romford | 284 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 105-111 South Street, Romford | 354 yd | |
| Moon & Stars | 99-103 South Street, Romford | 354 yd | |
| Yates Wine Lodge | 89 South Street, Romford | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab House | 171 South Street, Romford | 117 yd | |
| Langtons | Victoria Road, Romford | 154 yd | |
| Hot & Tasty Chicken | 140 South Street, Romford | 173 yd | |
| Baps | 151 South Street, Romford | 185 yd | |
| Tasty | Victoria Road, Romford | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Romford | 139 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 South Street, Romford | 351 yd | |
| Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford | 351 yd | |
| Green Grocery | 82 South Street, Romford | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Brewery, Romford | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Romford) ATLANTA BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Romford) THE BREWERY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Romford Ice Rink Arena (Closed) Rom Valley Way | ice rinks | 434 yd |
| Concordia Academy CONCORDIA ACADEMY CONCORDIA ACADEMY UNION ROAD | 477 yd | |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Cottons Park MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 981 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.