Shonks Mill Road is in Navestock, Romford and in Brentwood district. RM4 1EX 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 Shonks Mill Road, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1EX 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. However, the area surrounding RM4 1EX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.9% of the population 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 | 54.5% | 60.9% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 9.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 39.1% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -9.9% |
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 | 27.3% | 25.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 33.9% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 30% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 23.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 37.8% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 24.5% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 24.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
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.
In the area around RM4 1EX this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 33.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 24.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| 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% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 95% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 97.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shonks Mill Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.3% higher than the Blackmore & Doddinghurst average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Shonks Mill Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blackmore & Doddinghurst and the 74th highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shonks Mill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2017-12-08 | £848,598 |
| Riverside Shonks Mill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 1997-10-24 | £1,272,388 |
RM4 1EX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM4 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School School Road , Kelvedon Hatch CM15 0DH | 3out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Ashwells Road , Bentley CM15 9SE | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Ongar Primary School Greensted Road , CM5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Abbotts Primary School Stapleford Road , Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School Church Lane , Doddinghurst CM15 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 5,425 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.