Cedar Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM7 7JS is located in the St Edward's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Road, Romford, RM7 7JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 7JJ, RM7 7JH, RM7 7LB, RM7 7JT, RM7 7PJ, RM7 7JR, RM7 7JP, RM7 7JD, RM1 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 7JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM7 7JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 52% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 4.3% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 19.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 10.2% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 36.3% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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% | 8% | 8.0% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82.1% | 57.1% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 88.4% | 68.8% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 69% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Road was 141.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 103rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-11-20 | £580,378 |
| 83 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-15 | £323,574 |
| 51 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2024-01-25 | £474,306 |
| 49 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-01-12 | £577,415 |
| 21 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-14 | £525,747 |
RM7 7JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RM7 7JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlands Primary School London Road , RM7 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,847 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 | 3,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Rooms | Willow Street, Romford | 148 yd | |
| Powerleague Romford | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 238 yd | |
| Romford Rock & Boulder | 5 Brooklands Approach, Romford | 306 yd | |
| Neyzen Restaurant & Pods | 290 North Street, Romford | 336 yd | |
| Cooks Cafe | 2 King George Close, Romford | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawney Arms | 44 Mawney Road, Romford | 469 yd | |
| Romford United Services Club | 28 Mawney Road, Romford | 690 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 2 High Street, Romford | 892 yd | |
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 976 yd | |
| The Sun | 47 London Road, Romford | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 338 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 377 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 418 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 548 yd | |
| Fellas Chicken | 126 North Street, Romford | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 201 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 545 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Romford | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 429 yd |
| Cottons Park MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Gays Field (Closed) Jubilee Close | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 982 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.