Cedar Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM7 7JT 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 7JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 7JH, RM7 7JD, RM7 7JU, RM7 7JX, RM7 7LB, RM7 7LA, RM7 7JJ, RM7 7BJ, RM7 7BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 7JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 39.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 44% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 9.6% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 36.6% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.1% | 66% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 90.1% | 78.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 78.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.3% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Road was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cedar Road has the 51st highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 250th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-01-17 | £494,417 |
| 62 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2019-09-10 | £425,287 |
| 56 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-07 | £479,576 |
| 60 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-05-09 | £473,986 |
| 66 Cedar Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-03-29 | £527,019 |
RM7 7JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 537 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawney Junior School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mawney Infants' School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,543 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 | 1,551 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 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 2,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,015 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 | 2,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 46 yd | |
| Powerleague Romford | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 257 yd | |
| Cloves | 174 Mawney Road, Romford | 333 yd | |
| Ottomans Turkish Restaurant | 176 Mawney Road, Romford | 333 yd | |
| Romford Rock & Boulder | 5 Brooklands Approach, Romford | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawney Arms | 44 Mawney Road, Romford | 355 yd | |
| Romford United Services Club | 28 Mawney Road, Romford | 681 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 2 High Street, Romford | 905 yd | |
| The Sun | 47 London Road, Romford | 956 yd | |
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 333 yd | |
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 500 yd | |
| Man Bow House | 6 Marlborough Road, Romford | 509 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 542 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 176 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 353 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 488 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Romford | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 465 yd |
| Cottons Park MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Gays Field (Closed) Jubilee Close | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.