Cross Road is in Mawneys, Romford and in Havering district. RM7 8EL 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 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 8EA, RM7 8EJ, RM7 8BS, RM7 8ED, RM7 8QU, RM7 8EH, RM7 8EP, RM7 8QR, RM7 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM7 8EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 47.9% | 53.1% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 46.9% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 35.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 44.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 41.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 9% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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 | 36.9% | 21.6% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25.2% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 72.8% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 92.5% | 83.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 82.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Road has the 50th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 238th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-03-27 | £597,076 |
| 126 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-06-01 | £457,380 |
| 158 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-01-17 | £279,363 |
| 142 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-12-08 | £615,060 |
| 140 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-08-20 | £678,185 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM7 8EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Lane Primary School Rose Lane , Chadwell Heath RM6 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,636 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 | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 3,242 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 | 3,751 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 | 3,177 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,241 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 | 2,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,953 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 | 3,060 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,252 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 | 373 yd | |
| Family BBQ | 51 White Hart Lane, Romford | 373 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 464 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 688 yd | |
| K’s Cafe @ Selco | Unit 2 King George Close, Romford | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 44 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 688 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 373 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 373 yd | |
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 726 yd | |
| Man Bow House | 6 Marlborough Road, Romford | 773 yd | |
| Chickaholic | 172 Mawney Road, Romford | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 865 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 929 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Romford Football Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.