Lynwood Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 2QX 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 Lynwood Drive, Romford, RM5 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 2NX, RM5 2RA, RM5 2PL, RM5 2QT, RM5 2PA, RM5 2RB, RM5 2NR, RM5 2PD, RM5 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 2QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.2% | 54.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 RM5 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 27.9% | 35% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 55.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 41.5% | 50.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 20.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 93.2% | 72.8% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 94.4% | 84.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 84.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynwood Drive was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynwood Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 211th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Lynwood Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2024-12-10 | £359,810 |
| 53 Lynwood Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2024-08-02 | £412,989 |
| 52 Lynwood Drive, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-08-25 | £534,173 |
| 43 Lynwood Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2019-11-26 | £403,665 |
| 59 Lynwood Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-10-31 | £436,376 |
RM5 2QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
RM5 2QX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,695 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 | 5,287 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 | 4,216 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 | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 4,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veyso's | 17-19 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 332 yd | |
| Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai | 3 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 341 yd | |
| Bollywood Restaurant | 7 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 364 yd | |
| My Collier | 1 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 367 yd | |
| Abella Cafe | 10 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 342 yd | |
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 412 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 431 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's / Serial Griller | 15 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 341 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 5 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 364 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 3 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 364 yd | |
| 12th Street | 4 Collier Row Road, Romford | 367 yd | |
| Chop Suey Centre | 8 Collier Row Road, Romford | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 461 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 25 Turpin Avenue, Romford | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 264 yd | |
| The Forest Row Centre LODGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood THISTLEDENE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.