Albyns Lane is in Navestock, Romford and in Brentwood district. RM4 1HR is located in the Theydon Bois with Passingford 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 Albyns Lane, Navestock, Romford, RM4 1HR 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 local area around RM4 1HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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% | 33.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 48.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 50.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 10.8% | -8.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 25.4% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| 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 African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 96.2% | 88.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| 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% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 87.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albyns Lane was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% lower than the Ongar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albyns Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ongar and the 165th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Sted Cottage Albyns Lane, Romford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-06-16 | £101,845 |
| Stan Sted Cottage Albyns Lane, Romford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-10-04 | £100,854 |
| Chestnut Cottage Albyns Lane, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2004-12-22 | £929,032 |
| The Old Thatch Albyns Lane, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2003-07-08 | £497,297 |
RM4 1HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 1HR 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 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 | 2,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School North Road , Havering-atte-Bower RM4 1PS | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 4,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.