Church Road is in Noak Hill, Romford and in Havering district. RM4 1LD is located in the Gooshays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Noak Hill, Romford, RM4 1LD 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 1LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents 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 | 52.4% | 55.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 1LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 52.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 51.2% | 46% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1LD this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 32.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 18.7% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.9% | 96.5% | 13.6% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 86.6% | 92.1% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 92.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 144th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Church Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 1997-08-06 | £1,753,880 |
RM4 1LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 1LD 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.
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 5,113 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 | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 4,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noak Hill Taveners Cricket Club | Church Road, Noak Hill | 199 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noak Hill Sports Ground VICTORY HALL VICTORY HALL CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 396 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 | 34.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 65.2% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.