Gorseway is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM7 0RS is located in the Eastbrook & Rush Green 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 Gorseway, Romford, RM7 0RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 0RR, RM7 0RT, RM7 0PU, RM7 0RP, RM7 0PT, RM7 0SL, RM7 0PS, RM7 0QB, RM7 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 0RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.8% | 39% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88%) 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 21.4% | 14.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 12.3% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 34.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.6% | 68.9% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 92.6% | 77.1% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 77.6% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.7% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorseway was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorseway has the 14th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 156th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 Gorseway, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-06-07 | £582,763 |
| 68 Gorseway, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-09-27 | £469,034 |
| 48 Gorseway, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-29 | £470,368 |
| 42 Gorseway, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2017-03-24 | £520,093 |
| 66 Gorseway, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2015-08-07 | £388,313 |
RM7 0RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,293 yd | University technical college | 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 | 724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd | 29 Rush Green Road | 196 yd | |
| Lake View Palace | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 219 yd | |
| Shish Legends | 140-142 Rush Green Road, Romford | 349 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 146 Rush Green Road, Romford | 349 yd | |
| Nazar BBQ | 144 Rush Green Road, Romford | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Havering Well | 148 Rush Green Road, Romford | 349 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 501 yd | |
| The Avenues Social Club Limited | 231 Dagenham Road | 542 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 45 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Corner | 4 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 434 yd | |
| Essex Chef | 28 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 434 yd | |
| Andys Fish Bar | 118 Dagenham Road | 461 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 102a Dagenham Road | 496 yd | |
| Chilliz | 80 Dagenham Road, Romford | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 98-100 Dagenham Road | 496 yd | |
| Aldi | Rom Valley Way, Romford | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 752 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 177 yd |
| Romford Ice Rink Arena (Closed) Rom Valley Way | ice rinks | 646 yd |
| Barking And Dagenham College DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Concordia Academy CONCORDIA ACADEMY CONCORDIA ACADEMY UNION ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Romford) BRIDGE CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.