Station Road is in Gidea Park, Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6DB is located in the Squirrels Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6BX, RM2 6DL, RM2 6JX, RM2 6AF, RM2 6DA, RM2 6DX, RM2 6DS, RM2 6BU, RM2 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM2 6DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 50.2% | 55% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 45% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 33.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 47.9% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51% | 56.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.2% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 39.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80% | 57.8% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 64.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 64.3% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 12.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 63.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 1.7% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 47th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 223rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84A Station Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-10-12 | £342,282 |
| 86A Station Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2011-03-30 | £506,355 |
RM2 6DB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,087 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 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 3,555 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 | 4,898 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 | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Park | 88 Station Road, Gidea Park | 1 yd | |
| Yebaba | 92 Station Road, Gidea Park | 4 yd | |
| Joe & Jam | 103 Balgores Lane, Romford | 198 yd | |
| Ca La Mama | 101 Balgores Lane, Romford | 199 yd | |
| Kervan Kitchen | 160-162 Balgores Lane, Romford | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 187 yd | |
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 533 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 859 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 859 yd | |
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | 90 Station Road, Gidea Park | 4 yd | |
| Pop-in Sandwich Bar | 1 Station Road, Gidea Park | 90 yd | |
| GeTurkish | 8 Station Road, Gidea Park | 190 yd | |
| CDO Sushi | 7 Station Road, Gidea Park | 207 yd | |
| Chillies | 85 Balgores Lane, Romford | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 395 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 533 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 983 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.