Second Avenue is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 5ED 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 Second Avenue, Romford, RM6 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5BT, RM6 5DX, RM6 5DU, RM6 5DJ, RM6 5EB, RM6 5BX, RM6 5EA, RM6 4YJ, RM6 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM6 5ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 31.1% | 30.9% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 59.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 46.7% | 52.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.8% | 15.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 42.3% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% 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 | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 14.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 25.1% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 22.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 52.1% | 27.4% | -24.7% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 72.7% | 64.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 26.8% | 13.0% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 71.3% | 64.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 29.7% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 2.8% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 14.9% | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.2% | 6.5% | 23.7% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Second Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Second Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2011-09-02 | £603,548 |
| 7 Second Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2006-11-21 | £545,216 |
| 1 Second Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,995 | 2001-11-28 | £587,983 |
| 1 Second Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2000-04-28 | £306,511 |
| 3 Second Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 1996-09-17 | £558,795 |
RM6 5ED 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 5ED 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 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 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,539 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 | 4,562 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 | 436 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,450 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 | 261 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,804 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 | 397 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 448 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 926 yd | |
| Melih BBQ Restaurant | 1177 High Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Casa Italiana | 19a Granary Court, High Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotiwala uk | 71 Chadwell Heath Lane | 749 yd | |
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 860 yd | |
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 1179 High Road | 1,069 yd | |
| New Yankees Chicken | 1205 High Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 639 yd |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Little Heath School HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 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.