Princes Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 2SR 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 Princes Road, Romford, RM1 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 2SU, RM1 2ST, RM1 2RB, RM1 2NU, RM1 2TB, RM1 2BD, RM1 2QP, RM1 2NP, RM1 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM1 2SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 41.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 37.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 47.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.2% | 69% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 84.7% | 72.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 72.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.6% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% higher than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 254th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Princes Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-10-23 | £595,411 |
| 23 Princes Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-09-29 | £576,258 |
| 15 Princes Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-03-11 | £584,834 |
| 17 Princes Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-11-26 | £535,607 |
| 26 Princes Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-10-21 | £586,004 |
RM1 2SR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 2SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Free schools | 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 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,396 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 | 3,742 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,971 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 | 287 yd | |
| Romford Bowls Club | Carlton Road, Romford | 357 yd | |
| Ayra Turkish Fusion | 101 Brentwood Road, Romford | 539 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 70 Victoria Road, Romford | 543 yd | |
| Cafe Shot | 78 Brentwood Road, Romford | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The RAFA Club | 18 Carlton Road, Romford | 357 yd | |
| The Victoria | 122 Victoria Road, Romford | 466 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 54 Western Road, Romford | 565 yd | |
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 605 yd | |
| Liberty Bell | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 91 Albert Road, Romford | 416 yd | |
| Tahsin’s Taste of Bengal | 86 Victoria Road, Romford | 543 yd | |
| Anjum's Food | 90 Brentwood Road, Romford | 545 yd | |
| Foodies | 86 Brentwood Road, Romford | 545 yd | |
| Chippers Fish & Chips | 88 Brentwood Road, Romford | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 776 yd | |
| Sankofa | 11 Western Road, Romford | 822 yd | |
| Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Romford | 871 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 South Street, Romford | 883 yd | |
| Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Romford) ATLANTA BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Romford) THE BREWERY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.