Carter Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2PH 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 Drive, Romford, RM5 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2PD, RM5 2LU, RM5 2PA, RM5 2HZ, RM5 2PJ, RM5 2PB, RM5 2NT, RM5 2PL, RM5 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 2PH, 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 | 53.6% | 55.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.3% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 34.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 51% | 52.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 16.3% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.4% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 20% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 27.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 71.3% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 96.7% | 80.5% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 80.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Havering-atte-Bower average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Carter Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-06-30 | £446,885 |
| 77 Carter Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2021-11-05 | £493,762 |
| 41 Carter Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-03-26 | £423,371 |
| 43 Carter Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-09-02 | £472,102 |
| 33 Carter Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-04-23 | £481,604 |
RM5 2PH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
RM5 2PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,369 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 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,694 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 | 5,356 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 | 4,059 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 | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 4,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Row Centre | 241 Lodge Lane, Romford | 380 yd | |
| Bhais Dessert Bar | 50a Collier Row Road, Romford | 471 yd | |
| Veyso's | 17-19 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 475 yd | |
| Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai | 3 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 478 yd | |
| My Collier | 1 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 463 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 479 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 567 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 58 Collier Row Road, Romford | 463 yd | |
| Kebabway / Pizzaway | 62 Collier Row Road, Romford | 463 yd | |
| Chop Suey Centre | 8 Collier Row Road, Romford | 478 yd | |
| Churchill's / Serial Griller | 15 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 478 yd | |
| 12th Street | 4 Collier Row Road, Romford | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 357 yd | |
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 448 yd | |
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 527 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.