Oak Hill Road is in Stapleford Abbotts, Romford and in Epping Forest district. RM4 1JJ 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 Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ 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 1JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 24.8% | 29.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 55.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 44.3% | 55.8% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 21.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.8% | 85.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.5% | 92.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 96.2% | 92.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 76.7% | 18.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Hill Road was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Ongar average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Oak Hill Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ongar and the 178th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorns Oak Hill Road, Romford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-09-07 | £564,660 |
| Grouchos Oak Hill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2022-01-28 | £1,021,384 |
| Oak Top Oak Hill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,254,054 |
| Brookend Oak Hill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-11-27 | £662,432 |
| Hollyhedge Oak Hill Road, Romford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-07-09 | £878,049 |
RM4 1JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 1JJ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School North Road , Havering-atte-Bower RM4 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Abbotts Primary School Stapleford Road , Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Oak Public House | The Top Oak Public House, Oak Hill Road | 242 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 | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.