Carter Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2PB 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 Carter Close, Romford, RM5 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2NT, RM5 2LU, RM5 2LT, RM5 2LS, RM5 2NP, RM5 2RD, RM5 2PH, RM5 2LP, RM5 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 2PB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 52.7% | 57% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 43% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 34.3% | 36% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 42.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 18.2% | -20.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 27.7% | 17.2% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 73.8% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 90.7% | 83.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter Close was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carter Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 250th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Carter Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-25 | £497,275 |
| 21 Carter Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-01-27 | £484,975 |
| 7 Carter Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-29 | £469,955 |
| 23 Carter Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2021-06-25 | £539,023 |
| 12 Carter Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-11-01 | £528,103 |
RM5 2PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,259 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belly | 114 Collier Row Road, Romford | 400 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 124 Collier Row Road, Romford | 405 yd | |
| Bhais Dessert Bar | 50a Collier Row Road, Romford | 417 yd | |
| Forest Row Centre | 241 Lodge Lane, Romford | 430 yd | |
| Darjeeling Tandoori | 35 Collier Row Road, Romford | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 406 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 483 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 560 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,002 yd | |
| The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion) | Collier Row Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 104 Collier Row Road, Romford | 385 yd | |
| Green River | 100 Collier Row Road, Romford | 385 yd | |
| Vina’s Kitchen | 112 Collier Row Road, Romford | 405 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Collier Row Road, Romford | 406 yd | |
| Kebabway / Pizzaway | 62 Collier Row Road, Romford | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 470 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 493 yd | |
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 561 yd |
| The Health Club Within City Limits (Closed) Collier Row Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.