Cross Road is in Mawneys, Romford and in Havering district. RM7 8AU is located in the Mawneys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Road, Mawneys, Romford, RM7 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 8EB, RM7 8AQ, RM7 8AT, RM7 8AX, RM7 8DX, RM7 8DN, RM7 8AH, RM7 8BA, RM7 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 8AU 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 | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 38.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 29.9% | 15.7% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 19.5% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 27.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89% | 67.9% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 94.4% | 82.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 82.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Road has the 65th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 317th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-08-26 | £439,404 |
| 57 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2025-01-31 | £462,935 |
| 46 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-01-26 | £447,384 |
| 65 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-09-01 | £507,425 |
| 55 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-09-01 | £585,300 |
RM7 8AU 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marks Gate Infants' School Lawn Farm Grove , Chadwell Heath RM6 5LL | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren Comprehensive School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 1,552 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 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 2,751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloves | 174 Mawney Road, Romford | 736 yd | |
| Ottomans Turkish Restaurant | 176 Mawney Road, Romford | 736 yd | |
| Tracey’s Deli | 59 White Hart Lane, Romford | 787 yd | |
| Family BBQ | 51 White Hart Lane, Romford | 787 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Bow House | 6 Marlborough Road, Romford | 574 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 736 yd | |
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 787 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 722 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 726 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Gays Field (Closed) Jubilee Close | grass pitches | 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.