High Road is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 4EL is located in the Chadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Road, Romford, RM6 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 4AU, RM6 4DN, RM6 4BA, RM6 4EJ, RM6 4DP, RM6 4DG, RM6 4PA, RM6 4ED, RM6 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM6 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 41.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 44.5% | 45.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 40% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.5% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 35.2% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 12.9% | 5.1% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.5% 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 | 2.3% | 20.9% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 19.8% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 3.2% | -9.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 4.3% | -8.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 41.7% | 32.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -48.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 39.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 30.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.1% | 38.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 29% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 6.3% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 12.7% | 1.2% | 11.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 339th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 High Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-05-06 | £392,366 |
| 962 High Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2013-06-14 | £432,141 |
| 962 High Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2011-07-08 | £426,680 |
| 964 High Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2009-08-17 | £440,257 |
| 966 High Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2004-07-28 | £473,168 |
RM6 4EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,093 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 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 176 yd | |
| Carib Twist | 1078-1082 High Road | 344 yd | |
| Melih BBQ Restaurant | 1177 High Road | 396 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | 1098 High Road | 426 yd | |
| Foodies | 1094 High Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 284 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 475 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 951 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Original | 1179 High Road | 396 yd | |
| New Yankees Chicken | 1205 High Road | 396 yd | |
| Awesome Burgers | 1094 High Road | 426 yd | |
| Awsome wings | 1094 High Road | 426 yd | |
| Loaded wraps | 1094 High Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 80 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 176 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 613 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.