Pettits Lane is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 4ET 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 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4EX, RM1 4HA, RM1 4BP, RM1 4ER, RM1 4HB, RM1 4ES, RM1 4HH, RM1 4BX, RM1 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM1 4ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 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 vicinity of RM1 4ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 19.5% | 25.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 63.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 44.9% | 48.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| 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 | 23.2% | 13.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 33.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 83.3% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 96% | 83.9% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 83.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pettits Lane was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pettits Lane has the 50th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 371st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-07-05 | £651,926 |
| 72 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,073,000 | 2022-09-21 | £1,097,063 |
| 79 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2021-03-04 | £938,855 |
| 71 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £672,000 | 2020-08-28 | £795,317 |
| 66 Pettits Lane, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2013-12-06 | £1,068,009 |
RM1 4ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 4ET 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM1 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 491 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 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 3,318 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 | 4,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,123 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 | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Manor Hotel | 33 Main Road, Romford | 483 yd | |
| CREM Kitchen | 43 Main Road, Romford | 545 yd | |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club | Gidea Close, Romford | 668 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | Main Road, Romford | 670 yd | |
| Romford Baptist Church | Main Road, Romford | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 810 yd | |
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 820 yd | |
| The Bull | 74-76 Market Place, Romford | 873 yd | |
| Romford Conservative Club | 85 Western Road, Romford | 914 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 54 Western Road, Romford | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie's Coffee House Kiosk | 43 Main Road, Romford | 762 yd | |
| Wing Wah | Eastern Avenue East, Romford | 818 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 865 yd | |
| Fellas Chicken | 126 North Street, Romford | 868 yd | |
| Romford Fish Bar | 132 North Street, Romford | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 21 Main Road, Romford | 525 yd | |
| Iceland | 49 Market Place, Romford | 820 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 872 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.