Crucible Close is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 4PZ is located in the Chadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crucible Close, Romford, RM6 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 4SU, RM6 4ST, RM6 4PN, RM6 4PW, RM6 4PY, RM6 4SX, RM6 4TS, RM6 4DY, RM6 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM6 4PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 57.7% | 54.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 42.3% | 45.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM6 4PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 49.8% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 35.1% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 43.6% | 50.6% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 37.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 34.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 16.9% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 42.3% | 31.3% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 73% | 60.7% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 60.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 25.1% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 5.9% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 30.6% | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crucible Close was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crucible Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 229th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Crucible Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-13 | £232,305 |
| 24 Crucible Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2022-08-05 | £354,044 |
| 32 Crucible Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-11-23 | £269,313 |
| 36 Crucible Close, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-11-14 | £171,234 |
| 23 Crucible Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2019-09-27 | £385,190 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM6 4PZ 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 2out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 927 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 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 4,787 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 | 658 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,752 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 | 254 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 321 yd | |
| Aramark @ Wrap It Up Redbridge | Redbridge Chadwell Heath Campus, Chadwell Heath Lane | 639 yd | |
| KFC | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 680 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 806 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2b, Goodmayes Retail Park, 850-860 High Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 788 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 942 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotiwala uk | 71 Chadwell Heath Lane | 648 yd | |
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 653 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 1179 High Road | 991 yd | |
| New Yankees Chicken | 1205 High Road | 991 yd | |
| New York dzrt | 1205b High Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 680 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 832 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 931 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 609 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy (Brookside Playing Fields) Barley Lane | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 875 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 62.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.2% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.