Collier Row Lane is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 3BD 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 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 3BE, RM5 3AS, RM5 3BB, RM5 3BH, RM5 3BX, RM7 8RE, RM5 3DR, RM5 3BL, RM5 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 3BD is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 45.5% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 48% | 54.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 35.5% | 39.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 44.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 45.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29% | 20.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.9% | 62.4% | -26.5% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 92.6% | 74.8% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 74.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collier Row Lane was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Collier Row Lane has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 284th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Collier Row Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2026-02-10 | £470,000 |
| 39 Collier Row Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-22 | £324,896 |
| 53A Collier Row Lane, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-10-31 | £476,203 |
| 39A Collier Row Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2010-07-30 | £359,646 |
| 43A Collier Row Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2007-04-20 | £207,773 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Infant School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Grange School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Sea Fish Bar | 55 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 4 yd | |
| Wongs | 47 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 4 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 39 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 9 yd | |
| Happy Eater Cafe | 136 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 337 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 243 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 684 yd | |
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 329 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 448 yd | |
| The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 684 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 850 yd | |
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 737 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 794 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 917 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 984 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.