Marlborough Gardens is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 1SR is located in the Cranham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, RM14 1SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 1SP, RM14 1SL, RM14 1RU, RM14 1LD, RM14 1SQ, RM14 1RG, RM14 1RP, RM14 1RW, RM14 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM14 1SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 31.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 51.8% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 28.5% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.7% | 17.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 30.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 73.6% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 90.9% | 80.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 87.4% | 80.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Gardens was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.3% higher than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 249th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2026-02-04 | £325,000 |
| 154 Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-12-18 | £320,159 |
| 109 Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-03-18 | £766,145 |
| 152 Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-09-02 | £325,631 |
| 95 Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-04-24 | £657,569 |
RM14 1SR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Junior School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Infant School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | - not rated | 515 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe Unit Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Skewer | 127 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| Scrums | 135 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| Cranham Tandoori | 131 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| Cranham Baptist Church | Severn Drive, Upminster | 237 yd | |
| Tapestry | Brunswick Avenue, Upminster | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Crane PH | 117 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| The Plough | 83 Front Lane, Upminster | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Express | 133 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| Sea Fish | 151 Avon Road, Upminster | 193 yd | |
| Brooklyn's Eat Out | Moor Lane, Upminster | 668 yd | |
| Sea World | Moor Lane, Upminster | 668 yd | |
| Prosperity | 71 Front Lane, Upminster | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 77-81 Front Lane, Upminster | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Upminster Hall Playing Fields HOLDEN WAY | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Upminster Hall Sports Association Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane | 487 yd | |
| Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Upminster Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 624 yd |
| Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club Grosvenor Gardens | tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.