Upper Brentwood Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6HS 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 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6NS, RM2 6LH, RM2 6RB, RM2 6NP, RM2 6NR, RM2 6LJ, RM2 6PA, RM2 6HU, RM2 6NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM2 6HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 34.3% | 31.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 53.7% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 54.5% | 55.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 19.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 33.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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 | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.2% | 63.3% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 87.1% | 79.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 79.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Brentwood Road was 37.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Brentwood Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park and the 244th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 592 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-01-22 | £462,264 |
| 592 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-11-20 | £451,656 |
| 618 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £742,000 | 2022-08-26 | £781,818 |
| 626A Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-30 | £210,309 |
| 626A Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-08-20 | £276,273 |
RM2 6HS 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 6HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Royale | 624 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Chips | 626 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 2 yd | |
| Gidea Park Bowling Club | Main Road, Romford | 126 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Colchester Road, Romford | 407 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 910 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 910 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 915 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 915 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 407 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 505 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 523 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 523 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 313 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 931 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.