Gibbfield Close is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM6 5UF is located in the Chadwell Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibbfield Close, Romford, RM6 5UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 5QB, RM6 5NL, RM6 5PU, RM6 5NH, RM6 5PX, RM6 5NA, RM6 5PT, RM6 5NB, RM6 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM6 5UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.8% | 53.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM6 5UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 33.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 47.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around RM6 5UF this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 31% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 11.7% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.1% | 65.7% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 80.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 80.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibbfield Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibbfield Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 51st lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Gibbfield Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-11-14 | £459,507 |
| 36 Gibbfield Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2024-03-26 | £349,279 |
| 11 Gibbfield Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-04-14 | £400,469 |
| 11 Gibbfield Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-04-15 | £410,733 |
RM6 5UF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5UF 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marks Gate Infants' School Lawn Farm Grove , Chadwell Heath RM6 5LL | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren Comprehensive School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,333 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 | 1,647 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 1,386 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | - not rated | 1,889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchin | 105 Rose Lane | 275 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonald's Drive In Resturaunt, Whalebone Lane North | 670 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery | Moby Dick, Whalebone Lane North | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow PH | Billet Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Central | 131 Rose Lane | 275 yd | |
| Tandoori Hut | 127 Rose Lane | 275 yd | |
| Samosa King | 4 Tolworth Parade, East Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 101-103 Rose Lane | 275 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Church BELBEN COURT BELBEN COURT ROSE LANE | 218 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.