Market Place is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 3ER is located in the St Edward's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Romford, RM1 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 3AB, RM1 3EF, RM1 3HE, RM1 1XN, RM1 3HF, RM1 3HG, RM1 3AP, RM1 3HS, RM1 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM1 3ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 39.4% | 52% | 12.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 60.6% | 48% | -12.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 3ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 69.7% | 57.3% | -12.4% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 29.8% | 13.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 54.8% | 48.3% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10% | 19.2% | 9.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 5.6% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 6.8% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 42.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.4% | 61.5% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 71% | 55.4% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 21.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 55.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 18.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 1547.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2030.2% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Market Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 2nd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 449.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Tollgate House, 96 Market Place, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-21 | £182,951 |
| 78 Market Place, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2023-01-24 | £992 |
| 38 - 42 Market Place, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2017-09-08 | £2,646,745 |
| 30 - 36 Market Place, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2017-03-24 | £3,394,260 |
| 30 - 36 Market Place, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,360,000 | 2015-12-23 | £2,986,122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawney Junior School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawney Infants' School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley School for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Arc Pru , Century Youth House RM1 2PS | - not rated | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Road Unit Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Treats | 56-72 Market Place, Romford | 8 yd | |
| Home Superstore | 56-72 Market Place, Romford | 8 yd | |
| Cafe Fino | 88 Market Place, Romford | 10 yd | |
| The Vine | 3 Laurie Walk, Romford | 60 yd | |
| Nasi Isda | Laurie Walk, Romford | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 74-76 Market Place, Romford | 10 yd | |
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 92 yd | |
| Liberty Bell | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 317 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 2 High Street, Romford | 327 yd | |
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Romford | 17-19 Market Place, Romford | 132 yd | |
| Haute Panini | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 163 yd | |
| Pink Salmon | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 163 yd | |
| Boba Garden | 7 Quadrant Arcade, Romford | 176 yd | |
| Super Sushi | 8 Stewards Walk, The Liberty | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford | 92 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 163 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 37-43 South Street, Romford | 243 yd | |
| Sankofa | 11 Western Road, Romford | 292 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 South Street, Romford | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 84 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Romford) THE BREWERY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Romford) ATLANTA BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Cottons Park MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Concordia Academy CONCORDIA ACADEMY CONCORDIA ACADEMY UNION ROAD | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.