Castellan Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6EL 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 Castellan Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6HA, RM2 6EA, RM2 6AA, RM2 6NA, RM2 6LX, RM2 5EQ, RM2 6EP, RM2 6HB, RM2 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM2 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 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 6EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 24.1% | 26.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 64.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 58% | 57.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 39.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% 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% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.4% | 77.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 91.3% | 90.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 76.7% | 18.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castellan Avenue was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Castellan Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 24th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Castellan Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2019-10-31 | £1,057,666 |
| 5 Castellan Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2018-07-16 | £1,285,897 |
| 12 Castellan Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2016-09-15 | £1,041,198 |
| 4 Castellan Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2015-12-16 | £889,086 |
| 6 Castellan Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2010-07-23 | £988,393 |
RM2 6EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,303 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 3,895 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 | 5,240 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 | 287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razza | 248 Main Road, Romford | 181 yd | |
| Radhuni | 206 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Zaafran | 234 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Kushi | 168a Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 83 Main Road, Romford | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 329 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 329 yd | |
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing Bento | 184 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 238-240 Main Road, Romford | 295 yd | |
| Chillies | 85 Balgores Lane, Romford | 589 yd | |
| Balgores Best Kebab | 81 Balgores Lane, Romford | 589 yd | |
| Pop-in Sandwich Bar | 1 Station Road, Gidea Park | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 272 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 386 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 782 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,003 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.