Bushy Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM1 4WN is located in the Havering-atte-Bower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bushy Close, Romford, RM1 4WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 4WL, RM1 4WJ, RM5 3YB, RM1 4WF, RM1 4WE, RM5 3XR, RM5 3XS, RM5 3YA, RM1 4WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM1 4WN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.4% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.6% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4WN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 45.5% | 52.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 34.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.5% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.6% | 24.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.5% | 68.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 86.7% | 82.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 86.7% | 82.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushy Close was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bushy Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 280th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bushy Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-11-30 | £509,111 |
| 8 Bushy Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-11-09 | £483,333 |
| 10 Bushy Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-04-22 | £427,887 |
| 8 Bushy Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £280,000 | 2008-07-18 | £561,075 |
| 4 Bushy Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £293,000 | 2008-02-29 | £562,301 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM1 4WN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobions Primary School Havering Road North , RM1 4TS | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 4,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,375 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 | 5,399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 5,460 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 | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 2,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Cafe | 265 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 122 yd | |
| Sea Fresh Fish Bar | 257 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 122 yd | |
| The Vindaloo / Manzil Tandoori | 43 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 461 yd | |
| Tweed Way Hall Community Association | Tweed Way, Romford | 634 yd | |
| 4 Coffee Lounge | 4 Moray Way, Romford | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Tree | 73 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Fish Bar | 2b Moray Way, Romford | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 8-12 Moray Way, Romford | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bower Park Academy HAVERING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Rise Park Infant School ANNAN WAY | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Bedfords Park BEDFORDS PARK BEDFORDS PARK BROXHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.