Freshwell Avenue is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 5DT 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 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, RM6 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5DS, RM6 5DH, RM6 5DL, RM6 5DD, RM6 5DJ, RM6 5DP, RM6 5DU, RM6 4YJ, RM6 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM6 5DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 58.2% | 52.8% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 41.8% | 47.2% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 25.3% | 29.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 39.3% | 49.7% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 15.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.3% | 24.3% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 36.1% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.9% 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 | 4.9% | 12.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.1% | 29.9% | -26.2% | 81.4% | -51.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 73.9% | 58.8% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 20.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 58.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 29.7% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2.1% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 29.6% | 6.5% | 23.1% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freshwell Avenue was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Freshwell Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 199th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2024-08-22 | £516,561 |
| 12 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-04-19 | £717,907 |
| 32 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-06 | £498,253 |
| 46 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2023-12-01 | £547,847 |
| 16 Freshwell Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-08-25 | £595,072 |
RM6 5DT 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 5DT 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 2out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,779 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 | 364 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Wrap It Up Redbridge | Redbridge Chadwell Heath Campus, Chadwell Heath Lane | 345 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 702 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 836 yd | |
| Munchin | 105 Rose Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 969 yd | |
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 1,011 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 1,011 yd | |
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 1,035 yd | |
| Rotiwala uk | 71 Chadwell Heath Lane | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Little Heath School HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 1,024 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.