Primrose Avenue is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 4PU is located in the Seven Kings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Avenue, Romford, RM6 4PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 4RB, RM6 4RD, RM6 4QB, RM6 4RA, RM6 4QD, RM6 4RJ, RM6 4QA, RM6 4PT, RM6 4PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM6 4PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 RM6 4PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 30.2% | 32.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 57.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 17.4% | 16.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 41.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.7% 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 | 19.6% | 22.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 21.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.4% | 21.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 22.4% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 32.6% | 19.7% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -61.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 66.2% | 58.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 28% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 58.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.9% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 2.5% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 17.4% | 46.2% | -28.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 49.7% | 6.5% | 43.2% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Avenue was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Primrose Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Primrose Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-11-20 | £563,574 |
| 46 Primrose Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-10-28 | £686,999 |
| 42 Primrose Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-06-08 | £600,528 |
| 45 Primrose Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-11-27 | £530,041 |
| 36 Primrose Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-04-08 | £488,499 |
RM6 4PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
RM6 4PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM6 4PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 2out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,846 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 | 1,173 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited | Unit 2a, Goodmayes Retail Park, 850-860 High Road | 503 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2b, Goodmayes Retail Park, 850-860 High Road | 516 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, 822 High Road | 558 yd | |
| Flames | 855 High Road | 583 yd | |
| KFC | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 414 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 530 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Cafe | 5 Goodmayes Road | 598 yd | |
| Punjabi Rasoi | 847 High Road | 599 yd | |
| Foody Hub | 794 High Road | 622 yd | |
| Mehak Grill House | 786 High Road | 623 yd | |
| Yummy Chicken | 12 Goodmayes Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 558 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 589 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 794 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 993 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 362 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy (Brookside Playing Fields) Barley Lane | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.