Hathaway Gardens is in Romford and in Redbridge district. RM6 5TL 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 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, RM6 5TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5TP, RM6 5TR, RM6 5UL, RM6 5AL, RM6 5AB, RM6 5UB, RM6 5TJ, RM6 5UJ, RM6 5UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM6 5TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.1% | 38.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 4.7% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.2% 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 | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 14.6% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 55% | 32.2% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -49.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 82.6% | 70.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 70.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 23.2% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 2.8% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.7% | 37.2% | -24.5% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hathaway Gardens was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.3% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hathaway Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 311th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-10-25 | £529,846 |
| 31 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-02-26 | £529,884 |
| 43 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-12-13 | £568,308 |
| 27 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-07-19 | £444,808 |
| 44 Hathaway Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-01-31 | £607,957 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM6 5TL 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,444 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 | 4,116 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 | 929 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,253 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 | 760 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza & Ice | 25 High Road | 693 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Moby Dick, Whalebone Lane North | 771 yd | |
| Mexican Seoul | Unit Gc3, Grove Court, 221 Grove Road | 784 yd | |
| Munchin | 105 Rose Lane | 830 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 95 High Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 421 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 801 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 982 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 369 yd | |
| Star Pizza & Kebab | 23 High Road | 693 yd | |
| Rotiwala uk | 71 Chadwell Heath Lane | 805 yd | |
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 830 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 830 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 883 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 942 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Warren Sports Centre Whalebone Lane North | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Cranfield Golf Centre WHALEBONE LANE NORTH | golf | 830 yd |
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 887 yd | |
| New City College (Redbridge) | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Little Heath (West Ham United Academy) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND HAINAULT ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Lawn Tennis Club HAINAULT ROAD | tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.