Charlotte Gardens is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2ED is located in the Havering-atte-Bower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charlotte Gardens, Romford, RM5 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2PT, RM5 2UR, RM5 2LL, RM5 2HD, RM5 2UP, RM5 2UX, RM5 2HT, RM5 2HS, RM5 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 2ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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% | 55.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 40.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 53% | 48.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.8% | 23.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 65.4% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 88.8% | 75.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 75.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlotte Gardens was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charlotte Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 309th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-27 | £408,611 |
| 47 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-30 | £408,476 |
| 42 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2024-02-16 | £431,622 |
| 34 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-04-28 | £352,631 |
| 28 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-01-16 | £428,040 |
RM5 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Junior School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Primary School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Infants' School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Junior School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge School Lodge Lane , RM5 2LD | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Grange School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AfroBites Mixes | 37 Ravenswood Close, Romford | 370 yd | |
| Forest Row Centre | 241 Lodge Lane, Romford | 488 yd | |
| Veyso's | 17-19 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 874 yd | |
| Bollywood Restaurant | 7 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai | 3 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 886 yd | |
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 953 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sea | 5 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 3 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 877 yd | |
| Churchill's / Serial Griller | 15 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 885 yd | |
| 12th Street | 4 Collier Row Road, Romford | 914 yd | |
| Chop Suey Centre | 8 Collier Row Road, Romford | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 261 yd | |
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 1,006 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Pinewood THISTLEDENE AVENUE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 788 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.