Pettits Lane is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 4DX 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 Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4GJ, RM1 4EB, RM1 4GG, RM1 4NT, RM1 4HT, RM1 4PA, RM1 4ED, RM1 4NU, RM1 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM1 4DX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54.3% | 48.7% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 51.3% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 23.6% | 28.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 55.2% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 43.4% | 53.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 35% | 19.9% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 29.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 12.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 66.6% | -25.8% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 95.7% | 79.3% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 79.3% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pettits Lane was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pettits Lane has the 55th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 257th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-02-20 | £693,775 |
| 205 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-11-06 | £633,683 |
| 136 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-12-16 | £565,825 |
| 203 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2018-11-16 | £440,396 |
| 144 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2017-09-07 | £668,468 |
RM1 4DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4DX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM1 4DX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 882 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 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,052 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 | 3,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,969 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Boba | 215 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 181 yd | |
| Mr Mark E Smith | 29 Heather Gardens, Romford | 365 yd | |
| 4 Coffee Lounge | 4 Moray Way, Romford | 889 yd | |
| Romford Golf Club Restaurant | Heath Drive, Romford | 970 yd | |
| Tweed Way Hall Community Association | Tweed Way, Romford | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wah | Eastern Avenue East, Romford | 154 yd | |
| Pettits Fish and Kebabs | 211 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 224 yd | |
| Mrs T's | 213c Pettits Lane North, Romford | 224 yd | |
| Millie's Coffee House Kiosk | 43 Main Road, Romford | 691 yd | |
| Alan's Fish Bar | 2b Moray Way, Romford | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 8-12 Moray Way, Romford | 889 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Rise Park BEAULY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Rise Park Infant School ANNAN WAY | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.