Main Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 3DL is located in the Marshalls & Rise Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Romford, RM1 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4HN, RM1 3DB, RM1 4EQ, RM1 4SE, RM1 3DD, RM1 3NB, RM1 3DA, RM1 4HL, RM1 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM1 3DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49% | 52.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM1 3DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 29.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 57.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.8% | 51.5% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 72.3% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 85.9% | 78.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 78% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 247th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-04-07 | £860,000 |
| Harefield Manor Hotel, 33 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2003-10-13 | £2,376,777 |
| 41 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 1998-06-09 | £1,311,239 |
RM1 3DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,910 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 | 3,050 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 | 4,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,399 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 | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Manor Hotel | 33 Main Road, Romford | 104 yd | |
| CREM Kitchen | 43 Main Road, Romford | 222 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | Main Road, Romford | 434 yd | |
| Romford Baptist Church | Main Road, Romford | 434 yd | |
| Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea | The Mercury Mall, Mercury Gardens | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 565 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 54 Western Road, Romford | 602 yd | |
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 618 yd | |
| The RAFA Club | 18 Carlton Road, Romford | 626 yd | |
| Liberty Bell | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haute Panini | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 621 yd | |
| Pink Salmon | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 621 yd | |
| El Mexicana & Bamboo Bay | The Liberty, Romford | 763 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty | Swan Walk, Romford | 763 yd | |
| T4 Romford | 17-19 Market Place, Romford | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 21 Main Road, Romford | 269 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 621 yd | |
| Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford | 710 yd | |
| Sankofa | 11 Western Road, Romford | 927 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 37-43 South Street, Romford | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 888 yd |
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 941 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.