Netherpark Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 5RJ 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 Netherpark Drive, Romford, RM2 5RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 5RL, RM2 5RH, RM2 5RD, RM2 5PL, RM2 5RP, RM2 5RB, RM2 5PJ, RM1 4HT, RM2 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM2 5RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 26.4% | 26% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 62.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 52.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 19.5% | 15.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 27.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 79.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95% | 92.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 76.7% | 18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherpark Drive was 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Netherpark Drive has the 59th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 291st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Netherpark Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £722,500 | 2024-01-26 | £779,781 |
| 9 Netherpark Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-07-31 | £720,273 |
| 5 Netherpark Drive, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-03-18 | £1,061,314 |
| 1 Netherpark Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2017-09-22 | £622,115 |
| 9 Netherpark Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2013-10-25 | £759,905 |
RM2 5RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RM2 5RJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,968 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 | 5,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Boba | 215 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 513 yd | |
| Romford Golf Club Restaurant | Heath Drive, Romford | 587 yd | |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club | Gidea Close, Romford | 726 yd | |
| Mr Mark E Smith | 29 Heather Gardens, Romford | 732 yd | |
| CREM Kitchen | 43 Main Road, Romford | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie's Coffee House Kiosk | 43 Main Road, Romford | 271 yd | |
| Wing Wah | Eastern Avenue East, Romford | 511 yd | |
| Pettits Fish and Kebabs | 211 Pettits Lane North, Romford | 534 yd | |
| Mrs T's | 213c Pettits Lane North, Romford | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Marshalls Park Academy PETTITS LANE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Rise Park BEAULY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Risebridge Golf Centre LOWER BEDFORDS ROAD | golf | 925 yd |
| Rise Park Infant School ANNAN WAY | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 1,065 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.