Cambridge Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM2 6QR 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 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, RM2 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM2 6QS, RM2 6JN, RM2 6JA, RM2 6QT, RM2 6JB, RM2 6JH, RM2 6QU, RM2 6GD, RM2 6GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM2 6QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 30.6% | 32.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 54.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.2% | 52.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91% | 76% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.8% | 89.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 88.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Avenue was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cambridge Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 41st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Cambridge Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,575 | 2023-12-15 | £601,205 |
| 12 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-11 | £517,420 |
| 18 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2022-04-29 | £494,388 |
| 19 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2020-11-20 | £653,819 |
| 7 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2019-12-17 | £488,067 |
RM2 6QR 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Primary School Lodge Avenue , Gidea Park RM2 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 63 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,142 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 | 195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 480 yd | |
| Sushi Park | 88 Station Road, Gidea Park | 598 yd | |
| Yebaba | 92 Station Road, Gidea Park | 600 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 612 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 446 yd | |
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 661 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop-in Sandwich Bar | 1 Station Road, Gidea Park | 583 yd | |
| Great Wall | 90 Station Road, Gidea Park | 600 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 612 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 612 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 701 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 857 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 312 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 909 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 971 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.