Redfern Gardens is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6PY 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 Redfern Gardens, Romford, RM2 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6RL, RM2 6RP, RM2 6PX, RM2 6RH, RM2 6QA, RM2 6PU, RM2 6PL, RM2 6RJ, RM2 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM2 6PY 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 | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 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 6PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 34.1% | 31.3% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 54.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 54.3% | 54% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 11.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 8.2% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 17.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 34.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.2% | 79% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 89.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redfern Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Emerson Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Redfern Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-31 | £497,563 |
| 3 Redfern Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-15 | £530,114 |
| 6 Redfern Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-26 | £558,727 |
| 11 Redfern Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-07-09 | £732,662 |
| 4 Redfern Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2020-01-03 | £708,449 |
RM2 6PY 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 561 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 4,632 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 356 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 624 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 393 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Chips | 626 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 393 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Colchester Road, Romford | 421 yd | |
| Gidea Park Bowling Club | Main Road, Romford | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 715 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 356 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 356 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 421 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 611 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 611 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 611 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 501 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 893 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 | 82 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 280.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.