Kidman Close is in Gidea Park, Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6GE is located in the Squirrels Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kidman Close, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6JQ, RM2 6JH, RM2 6GH, RM2 6JN, RM2 6JP, RM2 6JT, RM2 6GD, RM2 6EW, RM11 2FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM2 6GE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 49% | 56.6% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 51% | 43.4% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 55.7% | 41.1% | -14.6% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 28.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 13.4% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 41.8% | -14.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 10% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 | 9.8% | 27.8% | 18.0% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 15.1% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 34.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.2% | 70.7% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 88.6% | 69.9% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 69.6% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kidman Close was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kidman Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 124th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 Nyall Court Kidman Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2026-02-13 | £230,000 |
| Flat 57 Nyall Court Kidman Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2025-11-13 | £383,633 |
| Flat 48 Nyall Court Kidman Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-11-07 | £287,106 |
| Flat 41 Nyall Court Kidman Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2025-03-12 | £311,043 |
| Flat 8 Nyall Court Kidman Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-05-01 | £216,512 |
RM2 6GE 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School Salisbury Road , Gidea Park RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,057 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 | - not rated | 348 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Haven School Ardleigh House , 42 Ardleigh Green Road RM11 2LG | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 300 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 470 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 471 yd | |
| Cafe 108 | 108 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 524 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 364 yd | |
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 524 yd | |
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 1,002 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 1,034 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 471 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 471 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 520 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 538 yd | |
| Great Wall | 90 Station Road, Gidea Park | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 875 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 1,002 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 164 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,080 yd |
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.