Plantagenet Place is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM6 6JU is located in the Whalebone 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 Plantagenet Place, Romford, RM6 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 6JX, RM6 6JT, RM6 6JS, RM6 6DR, RM6 6JR, RM6 6JP, RM6 4BS, RM6 4EE, RM8 1SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM6 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 50.6% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 42.9% | 49.4% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 37.1% | 43.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 48.9% | 53.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 6.4% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 35.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 12% | 4.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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 | 0.9% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 60.5% | 42.5% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 47.2% | -23.6% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 17.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 47.1% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 23.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 15.8% | 0.9% | 14.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantagenet Place was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plantagenet Place has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 34th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Plantagenet Place, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-12-22 | £476,741 |
| 3 Plantagenet Place, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-09-11 | £462,744 |
| 4 Plantagenet Place, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2007-09-17 | £431,150 |
| 3 Plantagenet Place, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-09-06 | £557,368 |
| 2 Plantagenet Place, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2006-07-27 | £462,475 |
RM6 6JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 6JU 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,558 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 | 1,693 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigails Cafe | 21 Station Road | 189 yd | |
| Indian Fusion | 27 Station Road | 189 yd | |
| Millions lounge and restaurant | 1120 High Road | 230 yd | |
| Bloom's Cafe | 1 Station Road | 240 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 254 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 634 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 810 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 903 yd | |
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Fish Bar | 9-11 Station Road | 189 yd | |
| The Swan | 1110 High Road | 254 yd | |
| Sweets Town & Grill | 1108 High Road | 255 yd | |
| Awesome Burgers | 1094 High Road | 260 yd | |
| Awsome wings | 1094 High Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 282 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 404 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 499 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.