Chesham Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM7 7PJ 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 Chesham Close, Romford, RM7 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM1 1EY, RM1 1DX, RM1 1EZ, RM1 1DU, RM7 7JR, RM1 1DT, RM1 1EW, RM1 1EN, RM1 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM7 7PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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% | 53.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM7 7PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 43.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 37.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 36% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 74.2% | 61.9% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 84.3% | 73.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 73.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Close was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesham Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 57th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit J Chesham Close, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,680,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,830,769 |
| Unit A Chesham Close, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-06-27 | £341,137 |
| Coborn Engineering Co Ltd Chesham Close, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-06-19 | £589,368 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dorset Avenue , RM1 4JA | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road , RM7 7HR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Havering Drive , RM1 4BT | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlands Primary School London Road , RM7 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 2,837 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 | 3,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,435 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 | 2,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Rock & Boulder | 5 Brooklands Approach, Romford | 107 yd | |
| DOLCE workplace Catering | North Street, Romford | 198 yd | |
| Stagecoach, London | North Street, Romford | 198 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | North Street, Romford | 198 yd | |
| Neyzen Restaurant & Pods | 290 North Street, Romford | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawney Arms | 44 Mawney Road, Romford | 509 yd | |
| Romford United Services Club | 28 Mawney Road, Romford | 594 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 2 High Street, Romford | 765 yd | |
| The Lamb | 5 Market Place, Romford | 801 yd | |
| The Bull | 74-76 Market Place, Romford | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda | 203 North Street, Romford | 143 yd | |
| Imperial Chef | 128 North Street, Romford | 366 yd | |
| Fellas Chicken | 126 North Street, Romford | 371 yd | |
| Romford Fish Bar | 132 North Street, Romford | 371 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 163 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 400 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Mawney Road, Romford | 635 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 663 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 593 yd |
| Better Gym Romford ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL ROMFORD SHOPPING HALL MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Cottons Park MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Kv03 Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) Mercury Gardens | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Gays Field (Closed) Jubilee Close | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 26.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.3% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.