Lyon Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 2BA is located in the St Alban's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyon Road, Romford, RM1 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 2AS, RM1 2AJ, RM1 2BB, RM11 1AL, RM1 2AP, RM1 2DF, RM1 2AT, RM11 1AG, RM11 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM1 2BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.8% | 54.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 38.9% | 40.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 46.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 36.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 77.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 75.4% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 75.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.4% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyon Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lyon Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 241st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lyon Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2020-08-25 | £1,764,509 |
| 4 Lyon Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,625,000 | 2019-05-16 | £5,318,489 |
RM1 2BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RM1 2BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,408 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 | 2,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Rom Valley Retail Park, Rom Valley Way | 178 yd | |
| Mel's Cafe | Davidson Way, Romford | 317 yd | |
| Smokey's Shack | 222 South Street, Romford | 319 yd | |
| Romford Elim Church | Wheatsheaf Road, Romford | 378 yd | |
| Mazing Bistro Cafe | 66-68 Brentwood Road, Romford | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 45 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford | 375 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 398 yd | |
| The Goose | 143 South Street, Romford | 743 yd | |
| The Victoria | 122 Victoria Road, Romford | 771 yd | |
| The Havering Well | 148 Rush Green Road, Romford | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Coffee | South Street, Romford | 147 yd | |
| New Lee Ho Fook | 64 Brentwood Road, Romford | 392 yd | |
| Park Lane Chippy | 73 Park Lane, Hornchurch | 416 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 83 Park Lane, Hornchurch | 416 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 4 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Rom Valley Way, Romford | 321 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 502 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 502 yd | |
| Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Romford | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 South Street, Romford | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romford Ice Rink Arena (Closed) Rom Valley Way | ice rinks | 497 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 535 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Romford) ATLANTA BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Concordia Academy CONCORDIA ACADEMY CONCORDIA ACADEMY UNION ROAD | 891 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Romford) THE BREWERY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 974 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.