Repton Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 5LP is located in the St Edward's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Repton Drive, Romford, RM2 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 5LJ, RM2 5LU, RM2 5LH, RM2 5LL, RM2 5LD, RM2 5LS, RM2 5LX, RM2 5BU, RM2 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM2 5LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM2 5LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 29.3% | 25.1% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 59.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 49% | 55.6% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 29.2% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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 | 17% | 17.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.7% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 14.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 35% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 83% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.1% | 90.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Repton Drive was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Repton Drive has the 65th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 325th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 287.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Repton Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-02-13 | £663,543 |
| 13 Repton Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-12-19 | £788,272 |
| 12 Repton Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,999 | 2023-03-22 | £289,938 |
| 21 Repton Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-02 | £613,828 |
| 14 Repton Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-04-21 | £345,005 |
RM2 5LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 RM2 5LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,283 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 | 4,618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREM Kitchen | 43 Main Road, Romford | 339 yd | |
| Burlington's Fish & Grill | 168-168c Main Road, Romford | 362 yd | |
| Ped's Pizza | 79 Main Road, Romford | 448 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co | 87 Main Road, Romford | 470 yd | |
| Radhuni | 206 Main Road, Romford | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 342 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 479 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 479 yd | |
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing Bento | 184 Main Road, Romford | 479 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 238-240 Main Road, Romford | 479 yd | |
| Chillies | 85 Balgores Lane, Romford | 606 yd | |
| Balgores Best Kebab | 81 Balgores Lane, Romford | 606 yd | |
| CDO Sushi | 7 Station Road, Gidea Park | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 554 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 21 Main Road, Romford | 744 yd | |
| Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford | 1,017 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 517 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.