Hainault Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 3AL is located in the Mawneys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 3AD, RM1 4QP, RM1 4QL, RM1 4QT, RM1 4QS, RM1 4QN, RM1 4NF, RM5 3AA, RM1 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM5 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53% | 49.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 47.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 50.8% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 37% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.2% | 60.6% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 73.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 73.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hainault Road was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hainault Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 108th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Hainault Road, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2024-03-14 | £32,109 |
| Flat 6 52 Hainault Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-02-22 | £137,425 |
| 8 Sphere Apartments, 42 Hainault Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-11-14 | £262,635 |
| 68 Hainault Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-09-30 | £539,005 |
| 54 Hainault Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2022-07-21 | £489,826 |
RM5 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,270 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 | 4,011 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neyzen Restaurant & Pods | 290 North Street, Romford | 210 yd | |
| Cooks Cafe | 2 King George Close, Romford | 241 yd | |
| K’s Cafe @ Selco | Unit 2 King George Close, Romford | 296 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 300 yd | |
| Caspian Sea Fish Bar | 55 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 648 yd | |
| Mawney Arms | 44 Mawney Road, Romford | 902 yd | |
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 1,010 yd | |
| Romford United Services Club | 28 Mawney Road, Romford | 1,039 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 65 yd | |
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 463 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 639 yd | |
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 735 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 334 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 495 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 708 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 822 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Romford | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 426 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 | 73.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.5% |
| 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 | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.