The Chase is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 4BE 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 The Chase, Romford, RM1 4BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4JH, RM1 4JJ, RM1 4BH, RM1 4JB, RM1 4JD, RM1 4LP, RM1 4BB, RM1 4DA, RM1 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM1 4BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.6% | 53.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 24.6% | 24.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 59.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.8% | 55.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.1% | 16.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 38.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 79.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 93.3% | 83.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Chase has the 43rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 194th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 The Chase, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-04-04 | £768,727 |
| 28 The Chase, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-26 | £673,838 |
| 27 The Chase, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-09-08 | £706,684 |
| 15 The Chase, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-07-16 | £722,572 |
| 19 The Chase, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-07-20 | £692,608 |
RM1 4BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,436 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 | 3,125 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 | 4,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,686 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 | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOLCE workplace Catering | North Street, Romford | 430 yd | |
| Stagecoach, London | North Street, Romford | 430 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | North Street, Romford | 430 yd | |
| North Street Cafe | 138 North Street, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Besi Bar Restaurant | 134 North Street, Romford | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 667 yd | |
| The Bull | 74-76 Market Place, Romford | 745 yd | |
| Romford United Services Club | 28 Mawney Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 2 High Street, Romford | 886 yd | |
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 481 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 499 yd | |
| Fellas Chicken | 126 North Street, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Romford Fish Bar | 132 North Street, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Papa John's | 97 North Street, Romford | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 21 Main Road, Romford | 646 yd | |
| Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford | 667 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 830 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Romford | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Sapphire Ice And Leisure Grimshaw Way | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.