Tolworth Gardens is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM6 5TH is located in the Chadwell Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tolworth Gardens, Romford, RM6 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5TJ, RM6 5BH, RM6 5UJ, RM6 5AA, RM6 5UH, RM6 5AD, RM6 5UE, RM6 5SB, RM6 6YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM6 5TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 56% | 49.8% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 44% | 50.2% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 16.6% | 22.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 54% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 43.5% | 15.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 13% | -11.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 5.2% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around RM6 5TH this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 29.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 27.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 17.8% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.8% | 53% | -26.8% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 80.3% | 53.3% | -27.0% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 18.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 53.1% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 33.8% | 29.2% | 9.8% | 24.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 3.5% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tolworth Gardens was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tolworth Gardens has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 196th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 119.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Tolworth Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £416,500 | 2022-02-18 | £466,480 |
| 26 Tolworth Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-08-03 | £566,984 |
| 4 Tolworth Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2021-05-28 | £559,118 |
| 50 Tolworth Gardens, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-30 | £461,194 |
| 38 Tolworth Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-09-04 | £529,500 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RM6 5TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,246 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 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,056 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 | 1,074 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Toby Carvery | Moby Dick, Whalebone Lane North | 581 yd | |
| Munchin | 105 Rose Lane | 655 yd | |
| Pizza & Ice | 25 High Road | 715 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 95 High Road | 984 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 472 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 855 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 204 yd | |
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 655 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 655 yd | |
| Star Pizza & Kebab | 23 High Road | 716 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 161 High Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 984 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Cranfield Golf Centre WHALEBONE LANE NORTH | golf | 688 yd |
| Warren Sports Centre Whalebone Lane North | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 718 yd | |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.