Kings Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 2ST 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 Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 2QP, RM1 2SU, RM1 2SR, RM1 2QL, RM1 2QJ, RM1 2QZ, RM1 2SS, RM1 2NP, RM1 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM1 2ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 41.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 46% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 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 | 53.6% | 48.8% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 39.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 13.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 68.5% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 88% | 76.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 76.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kings Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 343rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 Kings Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-10-13 | £562,430 |
| 4 Kings Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-06-29 | £459,857 |
| 12 Kings Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2021-01-26 | £496,514 |
| 7 Kings Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-08-21 | £575,301 |
| 1 Kings Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-09-11 | £477,051 |
RM1 2ST 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,207 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,868 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 | 2,316 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 | 3,663 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 | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 3,049 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 | 269 yd | |
| Romford Bowls Club | Carlton Road, Romford | 396 yd | |
| Ayra Turkish Fusion | 101 Brentwood Road, Romford | 458 yd | |
| Cafe Shot | 78 Brentwood Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 70 Victoria Road, Romford | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The RAFA Club | 18 Carlton Road, Romford | 396 yd | |
| The Victoria | 122 Victoria Road, Romford | 422 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 54 Western Road, Romford | 583 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 45 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford | 614 yd | |
| Liberty Bell | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 91 Albert Road, Romford | 337 yd | |
| Anjum's Food | 90 Brentwood Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| Foodies | 86 Brentwood Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| Chippers Fish & Chips | 88 Brentwood Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| Tahsin’s Taste of Bengal | 86 Victoria Road, Romford | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 788 yd | |
| Sankofa | 11 Western Road, Romford | 804 yd | |
| Lidl | Atlanta Boulevard, Romford | 822 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 South Street, Romford | 851 yd | |
| Asda Express | 112-116 South Street, Romford | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 486 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Romford) ATLANTA BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Romford) THE BREWERY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.