Valentines Way is in Romford and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM7 0YH 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 Valentines Way, Romford, RM7 0YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 0YD, RM7 0YT, RM7 0YX, RM7 0XQ, RM7 0YU, RM7 0YJ, RM7 0YS, RM7 0YZ, RM7 0XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 0YH 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 | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 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 | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 45.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 RM7 0YH this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 32.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 30.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.6% | 65% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 88.8% | 79.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 80.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valentines Way was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valentines Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 154th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Valentines Way, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-04-28 | £390,000 |
| 64 Valentines Way, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-23 | £434,462 |
| 80 Valentines Way, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2023-09-22 | £390,499 |
| 78 Valentines Way, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2022-09-06 | £426,601 |
| 74 Valentines Way, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-05-20 | £462,681 |
RM7 0YH 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Concordia Academy Union Road , RM7 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,478 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 362 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 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millenium Centre Cafe | The Millennium Centre, Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase | 367 yd | |
| Eastbrook End Country Park Tea Room | Eastbrookend Discovery Centre, The Chase | 369 yd | |
| RWE Training Rest. (Bistro) | Barking College, Dagenham Road | 499 yd | |
| The Chef Hat | Barking and Dagenham College of Technology, Dagenham Road | 499 yd | |
| Kika's Cupcakes | 149 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & B Catering Company | Dagenham Road | 721 yd | |
| The Avenues Social Club Limited | 231 Dagenham Road | 736 yd | |
| The Havering Well | 148 Rush Green Road, Romford | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham | 114 Eastbrook Drive | 160 yd | |
| Viv's Snacks | Hooks Hall Farm House Riding School, The Chase | 559 yd | |
| Andys Fish Bar | 118 Dagenham Road | 799 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 102a Dagenham Road | 872 yd | |
| Chilliz | 80 Dagenham Road, Romford | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 98-100 Dagenham Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking And Dagenham College DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 939 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 215.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.