Eastern Avenue West is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 5SL is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastern Avenue West, Romford, RM6 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5RY, RM6 4XU, RM6 4XX, IG3 8XU, RM6 5DR, RM6 4XD, RM6 4YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM6 5SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.5% | 49.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 32.4% | 34.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 52.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 54.7% | 48.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.4% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 46.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.1% | 15.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 55.6% | 46.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 62.4% 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% | 62.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 62.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 20% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Avenue West was 287.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.0% higher than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Eastern Avenue West has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 40th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Cottage Eastern Avenue West, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-11-29 | £574,094 |
| Denpath Eastern Avenue West, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2006-03-09 | £536,041 |
RM6 5SL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM6 5SL 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren Comprehensive School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community 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 | 4,561 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 | 377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,136 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 | 245 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 226 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 377 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 376 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 433 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 112 yd |
| Little Heath School HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 369 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 371 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.