Ayr Green is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 4UJ 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 Ayr Green, Romford, RM1 4UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4UH, RM1 4YL, RM1 4YD, RM1 4XT, RM1 4UD, RM1 4TG, RM1 4YJ, RM1 4AZ, RM1 4YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM1 4UJ 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 | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 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 4UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 28.7% | 30.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 53.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 24.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 7.7% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 91.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ayr Green was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Ayr Green has the 21st lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 159th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ayr Green, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2025-03-31 | £708,037 |
| 7 Ayr Green, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-01-06 | £679,250 |
| 8 Ayr Green, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-02-19 | £799,633 |
| 1 Ayr Green, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-11-09 | £520,418 |
| 4 Ayr Green, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-12-16 | £663,985 |
RM1 4UJ 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 4UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4UJ 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gobions Primary School Havering Road North , RM1 4TS | - not rated | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 993 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,993 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 | 4,644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 5,099 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Grange School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Coffee Lounge | 4 Moray Way, Romford | 125 yd | |
| Tweed Way Hall Community Association | Tweed Way, Romford | 195 yd | |
| The Vindaloo / Manzil Tandoori | 43 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 506 yd | |
| Mr Mark E Smith | 29 Heather Gardens, Romford | 535 yd | |
| Gotham Boba | 215 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Tree | 73 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Fish Bar | 2b Moray Way, Romford | 125 yd | |
| Pettits Fish and Kebabs | 211 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 572 yd | |
| Mrs T's | 213c Pettits Lane North, Romford | 572 yd | |
| Wing Wah | Eastern Avenue East, Romford | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 8-12 Moray Way, Romford | 125 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Park Infant School ANNAN WAY | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Rise Park BEAULY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Risebridge Golf Centre LOWER BEDFORDS ROAD | golf | 890 yd |
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Bower Park Academy HAVERING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.