Bounce Hill is in Navestock, Romford and in Brentwood district. RM4 1ET is located in the Brizes, Stondon Massey & South Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bounce Hill, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM4 1ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.5% | 49.1% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50.9% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 RM4 1ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 27.3% | 27.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 55.3% | 11.4% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 5.3% | -13.8% | 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 (85.6%) 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 | 43.1% | 54.1% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 8.6% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 24.5% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 90.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 90.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bounce Hill was 290.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 758.4% higher than the Blackmore & Doddinghurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bounce Hill has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blackmore & Doddinghurst and the 10th highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Cottage Bounce Hill, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2005-04-22 | £1,080,948 |
| Shonks Mill House Bounce Hill, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 1995-12-14 | £1,383,302 |
RM4 1ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
RM4 1ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford Abbotts Primary School Stapleford Road , Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ashwells Road , Bentley CM15 9SE | 3out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School School Road , Kelvedon Hatch CM15 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School Greensted Road , CM5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.