Cross Road is in Mawneys, Romford and in Havering district. RM7 8DX 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 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 8DN, RM7 8EU, RM7 8EB, RM7 8AU, RM7 8EP, RM7 8ER, RM7 8EX, RM7 8DU, RM7 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM7 8DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 25.8% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 51.9% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 46.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 19.5% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 21.1% | 8.0% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 25.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.7% | 75.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 92.7% | 85.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 85.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Cross Road has the 62nd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 305th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-12-12 | £394,353 |
| 60 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-08-29 | £554,917 |
| 97 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-31 | £502,216 |
| 97 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-06-29 | £507,296 |
| 73A Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-11-25 | £463,690 |
RM7 8DX 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,486 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,960 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 | 2,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey’s Deli | 59 White Hart Lane, Romford | 626 yd | |
| Family BBQ | 51 White Hart Lane, Romford | 626 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 710 yd | |
| Cloves | 174 Mawney Road, Romford | 722 yd | |
| Ottomans Turkish Restaurant | 176 Mawney Road, Romford | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 294 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Bow House | 6 Marlborough Road, Romford | 598 yd | |
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 626 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 626 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 722 yd | |
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 725 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 758 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 674 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 854 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 | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.