Howard Road is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 2UE is located in the Upminster 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 Howard Road, Upminster, RM14 2UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 2UF, RM14 2UN, RM14 2UW, RM14 2UP, RM14 2XA, RM14 3BH, RM14 2TR, RM14 1TW, RM14 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM14 2UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 47.5% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.8% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 49.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| 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 | 23.1% | 15.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 15.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 24.1% | 15.3% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 27.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93% | 87.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 89.7% | 87.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 322.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 688.1% higher than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Howard Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cranham and the 32nd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Howard Road, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-08-08 | £808,248 |
| 63 Howard Road, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £528,500 | 2024-01-12 | £570,400 |
| 59 Howard Road, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-19 | £714,171 |
| 61 Howard Road, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-11-21 | £605,075 |
| 61 Howard Road, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-29 | £611,203 |
RM14 2UE 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 4,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 4,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 72 Station Road, Upminster | 154 yd | |
| Giardino 14 Coffee | Station Road, Upminster | 154 yd | |
| Barracuda Seafood & Grill | 52 Station Road, Upminster | 165 yd | |
| Wimpy Restaurant | 50 Station Road, Upminster | 178 yd | |
| Roomes Restaurant | 41-49 Station Road, Upminster | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | 70 Station Road, Upminster | 154 yd | |
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 254 yd | |
| Upminster Masonic Hall Co Ltd | Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster | 291 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 316 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 494 yd | |
| Crumpled Horn | 33-37 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Spice | 2 Station Approach, Upminster | 148 yd | |
| Upminster Tandoori | 189 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 192 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 175 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 235 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 171 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 235 yd | |
| The Essex Grill Kebab & Burgers | 177 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 51-53 Station Road, Upminster | 221 yd | |
| Waitrose | 218 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 231 yd | |
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes Studio Gymnasium (Closed) St. Marys Lane | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Upminster Junior School ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club Grosvenor Gardens | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Coopers Company & Coborn School COOPERS AND COBORN SCHOOL COOPERS AND COBORN SCHOOL ST MARYS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Upminster Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 1,080 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 | 88.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.1% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.