Tenby Close is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM6 6NP 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 Tenby Close, Romford, RM6 6NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM6 6NL, RM6 6NB, RM6 6DL, RM6 6NT, RM6 6TU, RM6 6NU, RM6 6NJ, RM6 6TT, RM6 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM6 6NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 37.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 49.6% | 11.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 43.3% | 41.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 45% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 11.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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 | 21.3% | 23.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 35.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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 | 1.3% | 19.4% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 18.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 53.8% | 37.8% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 51.1% 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 | 70.8% | 51.1% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 16.9% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 20.6% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 51.1% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 23% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tenby Close was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tenby Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 244th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Tenby Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,633 | 2022-03-23 | £119,315 |
| 12A Tenby Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-03-12 | £180,353 |
| 1 Tenby Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-12-23 | £484,797 |
| 14 Tenby Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-22 | £222,304 |
| 4A Tenby Close, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,750 | 2019-01-23 | £4,043 |
RM6 6NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Canon Avenue , Chadwell Heath RM6 5RR | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Chadwell Heath Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 4XS | 4out of 4 | 1,493 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 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren Comprehensive School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,262 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 | 1,266 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 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,625 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 | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Love Caribbean Restaurant | One Love Caribbean Restaurant, 196 High Road | 200 yd | |
| Pizza & Ice | 25 High Road | 224 yd | |
| Saint Chads Church | St Chads Road | 232 yd | |
| 212 Lounge Romford Ltd | 212 High Road | 273 yd | |
| Sabores Da Terra Restaurant LTD | 210 High Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 132 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 280 yd | |
| Chadwell Heath Cricket Club | St Chads Park, West Road | 484 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 161 High Road | 45 yd | |
| Romford Fish & Chips | 166 High Road | 200 yd | |
| Star Pizza & Kebab | 23 High Road | 223 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 110 High Road | 228 yd | |
| Thai & Pie | 108 High Road | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 326 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 486 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 795 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 915 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Warren Sports Centre Whalebone Lane North | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Cranfield Golf Centre WHALEBONE LANE NORTH | golf | 761 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 859 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.