Main Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6NP is located in the Marshalls & Rise Park 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 6NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6PA, RM2 6HS, RM2 6NL, RM2 6LJ, RM2 6NR, RM2 6LH, RM2 6NS, RM2 6ED, RM2 6NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM2 6NP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 26.8% | 25.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 63.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 55.8% | 55.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 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 | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 42.1% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 23.2% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 20.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 77.9% | 57.6% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 85.6% | 75.5% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 75% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 21.3% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.5% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 87th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-09-10 | £686,831 |
| 217 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £676,000 | 2025-02-18 | £703,606 |
| 215 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-12-15 | £975,949 |
| 219 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-08-05 | £814,216 |
| 221 Main Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-03-08 | £805,567 |
RM2 6NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6NP 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Junior School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 653 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,562 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 | 5,416 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 | 683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Bowling Club | Main Road, Romford | 9 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 624 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 123 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Chips | 626 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 123 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Colchester Road, Romford | 497 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 826 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 826 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 837 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 497 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 508 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 635 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 635 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 759 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 759 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 365 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 841 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 949 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.