Barnfield Walk is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6AF is located in the Squirrels Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnfield Walk, Romford, RM2 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6DS, RM2 6DL, RM11 2DU, RM2 6DJ, RM2 6DH, RM2 6DB, RM2 6DP, RM11 2EJ, RM2 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM2 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 49.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 50.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 26.2% | 25.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 56% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 52.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 30.6% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 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 | 25% | 22.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 32.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.5% | 80.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.3% 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% | 80.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 79.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield Walk was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnfield Walk has the 13th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 100th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Barnfield Walk, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-10-29 | £561,650 |
| 1 Barnfield Walk, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £287,500 | 2010-09-23 | £578,969 |
| 2 Barnfield Walk, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2010-07-26 | £550,240 |
| 3 Barnfield Walk, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-05-25 | £562,592 |
RM2 6AF 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,617 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 | 4,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yebaba | 92 Station Road, Gidea Park | 123 yd | |
| Sushi Park | 88 Station Road, Gidea Park | 125 yd | |
| Joe & Jam | 103 Balgores Lane, Romford | 318 yd | |
| Ca La Mama | 101 Balgores Lane, Romford | 320 yd | |
| Kervan Kitchen | 160-162 Balgores Lane, Romford | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 129 yd | |
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 533 yd | |
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 919 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 964 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | 90 Station Road, Gidea Park | 123 yd | |
| Pop-in Sandwich Bar | 1 Station Road, Gidea Park | 208 yd | |
| GeTurkish | 8 Station Road, Gidea Park | 313 yd | |
| CDO Sushi | 7 Station Road, Gidea Park | 332 yd | |
| Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea | 236 Balgores Lane, Romford | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 399 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 533 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 883 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 1,088 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.