Main Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6LX 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 Main Road, Romford, RM2 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 5EQ, RM2 5EU, RM2 6NA, RM2 6AA, RM2 6EA, RM2 5HR, RM2 6EL, RM2 5HA, RM2 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM2 6LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53% | 54.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47% | 45.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 28.2% | 30.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 22.2% | 16.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 20.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 34.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 75.9% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 94.1% | 84.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 84.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 284.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 262.0% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Main Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 39th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 Regent Court Main Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-28 | £295,210 |
| 12 Regent Court Main Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-01-08 | £323,524 |
| 4 Regent Court Main Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-27 | £310,835 |
| 2 Regent Court Main Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-11-23 | £316,667 |
| 12 Regent Court Main Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2017-07-06 | £312,155 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RM2 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,386 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 | 5,237 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 | 239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,779 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 | 37 yd | |
| Radhuni | 206 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Zaafran | 234 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Kushi | 168a Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 83 Main Road, Romford | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 194 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 194 yd | |
| Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club | 67 Main Road, Romford | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing Bento | 184 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 238-240 Main Road, Romford | 180 yd | |
| Chillies | 85 Balgores Lane, Romford | 673 yd | |
| Balgores Best Kebab | 81 Balgores Lane, Romford | 673 yd | |
| CDO Sushi | 7 Station Road, Gidea Park | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 130 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 242 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club Gidea Close | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,031 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Raphael Park LAKE RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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.