Loom Grove is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 2BL is located in the St Alban's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loom Grove, Romford, RM1 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 2EY, RM1 2TH, RM1 2TE, RM1 2RE, RM2 5UT, RM1 2BW, RM2 5US, RM1 2RD, RM2 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM1 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 50.4% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43% | 49.6% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 RM1 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 42.2% | 44.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 42.7% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 3.6% | -9.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.7% | 53% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 17.8% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 35.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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 | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 64.3% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 86% | 71.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 71.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loom Grove was 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loom Grove has the 41st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 366th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 33 Weave Court, 24 Loom Grove, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2023-03-14 | £82,939 |
| Flat 31 Weave Court, 24 Loom Grove, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-01 | £106,886 |
| Flat 42 Weave Court, 24 Loom Grove, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2022-12-21 | £119,017 |
| Flat 39 Weave Court, 24 Loom Grove, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-08-27 | £326,002 |
| Flat 41 Weave Court, 24 Loom Grove, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-08-26 | £108,299 |
RM1 2BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,552 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 | 3,897 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 407 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford | 107 Victoria Road, Romford | 610 yd | |
| Ginger Spice | 395-405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 639 yd | |
| Romford Bowls Club | Carlton Road, Romford | 644 yd | |
| Fillers Bakery | 168 Heath Park Road, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Natural Bean Specialty Coffee | 162 Heath Park Road, Romford | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The RAFA Club | 18 Carlton Road, Romford | 644 yd | |
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 702 yd | |
| The Victoria | 122 Victoria Road, Romford | 775 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 54 Western Road, Romford | 870 yd | |
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 286 Brentwood Road, Romford | 539 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 91 Albert Road, Romford | 630 yd | |
| Lighthouse Fish & Chips | 145 Heath Park Road, Romford | 687 yd | |
| China Town | 370 Brentwood Road, Romford | 702 yd | |
| Kervan Saray Takeaway | 368 Brentwood Road, Romford | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 701 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 759 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.