Gregory Road is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM6 5JY is located in the Chadwell Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gregory Road, Romford, RM6 5JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5JL, RM6 5EJ, RM6 5JJ, RM6 5JP, RM6 5BJ, RM6 5JB, RM6 5JH, RM6 5BL, RM6 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM6 5JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 50.8% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 41.5% | 49.2% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.5% | 38.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 38.4% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 6.8% | -11.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 41.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 20.8% | 29.3% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 24.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 33.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 1.9% | 8.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 58% | 51.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 68.1% | 62.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 10.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 62.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 27% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 1.1% | -21.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gregory Road was 227.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.4% higher than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gregory Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 57th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Gregory Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-26 | £376,632 |
| 101 Gregory Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-02-07 | £381,676 |
| 102 Gregory Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-10-31 | £383,516 |
| 104 Gregory Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2018-09-28 | £374,280 |
| 101 Gregory Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-07-31 | £370,650 |
RM6 5JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,612 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 | 896 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchin | 105 Rose Lane | 495 yd | |
| Aramark @ Wrap It Up Redbridge | Redbridge Chadwell Heath Campus, Chadwell Heath Lane | 881 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Moby Dick, Whalebone Lane North | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow PH | Billet Road | 810 yd | |
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 495 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 495 yd | |
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 494 yd | |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Little Heath School HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.