Brentwood Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 5TD is located in the Squirrels Heath 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 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 5TH, RM11 2AU, RM2 5BF, RM2 5XL, RM11 2BZ, RM2 5TB, RM2 5XJ, RM11 2AX, RM2 5TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM2 5TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.2% | 53% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 30.2% | 41.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 45.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 53.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.9% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 20.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 89.2% | 77.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93.5% | 87.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 86.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brentwood Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Brentwood Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park and the 117th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-03-28 | £537,447 |
| 348 Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-24 | £452,062 |
| 378 - 392 Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,440,000 | 2022-01-14 | £1,559,236 |
| 356 Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-01 | £442,537 |
| 368A Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-01-10 | £186,301 |
RM2 5TD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 5TD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 36 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 36 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,136 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 | 4,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Spice | 395-405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 63 yd | |
| Fillers Bakery | 168 Heath Park Road, Romford | 136 yd | |
| Natural Bean Specialty Coffee | 162 Heath Park Road, Romford | 136 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 143c Heath Park Road, Romford | 169 yd | |
| Joe & Jam | 103 Balgores Lane, Romford | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 370 Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Kervan Saray Takeaway | 368 Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Number One | 374 Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Lighthouse Fish & Chips | 145 Heath Park Road, Romford | 169 yd | |
| Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea | 236 Balgores Lane, Romford | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 138 yd | |
| Tesco | 77-79 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 792 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.