Inverclyde Gardens is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 5SH 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 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, RM6 5SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5AT, RM6 5SD, RM6 5SJ, RM6 5BS, RM6 5AJ, RM6 5AH, RM6 5BL, RM6 5AD, RM6 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM6 5SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.1% | 55.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 40.3% | 36.2% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 48% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.8% | 19.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 36.7% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 7.4% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 10% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 16.8% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 49.2% | 33.6% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 62.5% 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% | 62.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 62.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 29.7% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 1.2% | -23.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 40.6% | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inverclyde Gardens was 132.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Inverclyde Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 159th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-03-18 | £521,301 |
| 24 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-12-09 | £672,000 |
| 24 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-03-15 | £405,507 |
| 15 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2011-08-15 | £375,115 |
| 20 Inverclyde Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-07-05 | £375,290 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM6 5SH 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marks Gate Infants' School Lawn Farm Grove , Chadwell Heath RM6 5LL | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren Comprehensive School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,306 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 | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 710 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | - not rated | 960 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 689 yd | |
| Aramark @ Wrap It Up Redbridge | Redbridge Chadwell Heath Campus, Chadwell Heath Lane | 710 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 844 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Moby Dick, Whalebone Lane North | 917 yd | |
| Pizza & Ice | 25 High Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 591 yd | |
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 689 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 689 yd | |
| Rotiwala uk | 71 Chadwell Heath Lane | 1,032 yd | |
| Star Pizza & Kebab | 23 High Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 721 yd | |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Little Heath School HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Cranfield Golf Centre WHALEBONE LANE NORTH | golf | 1,072 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 | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.