Litten Close is in Collier Row, Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2LG is located in the Havering-atte-Bower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Litten Close, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2LB, RM5 2JT, RM5 2ET, RM5 2JX, RM5 2LA, RM5 2JS, RM5 2HR, RM5 2HZ, RM5 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 2LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 51% | 54% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49% | 46% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 30.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 42.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 16.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 45.7% | 37.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.7% |
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 RM5 2LG this area, 37.6% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 37.6% | 8.5% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.2% | 79.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 88.5% | 83.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 83.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Litten Close was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% lower than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Litten Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 311th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Litten Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2026-03-06 | £510,000 |
| 1 Litten Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-07-04 | £640,239 |
| 10 Litten Close, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-11-28 | £474,130 |
| 3 Litten Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-01-30 | £616,550 |
| 21 Litten Close, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-01-12 | £699,040 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RM5 2LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Junior School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Junior School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Primary School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood Infants' School Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 2,876 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 | 3,941 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 | 3,983 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Centre | 241 Lodge Lane, Romford | 119 yd | |
| Subway | 140-148 Collier Row Road, Romford | 769 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 124 Collier Row Road, Romford | 771 yd | |
| The Belly | 114 Collier Row Road, Romford | 776 yd | |
| Bhais Dessert Bar | 50a Collier Row Road, Romford | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 847 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 904 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vina’s Kitchen | 112 Collier Row Road, Romford | 771 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 104 Collier Row Road, Romford | 799 yd | |
| Green River | 100 Collier Row Road, Romford | 799 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Collier Row Road, Romford | 847 yd | |
| Kebabway / Pizzaway | 62 Collier Row Road, Romford | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 352 yd | |
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 135 yd |
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 881 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.