Cross Road is in Mawneys, Romford and in Havering district. RM7 8HX 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 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 8PX, RM7 8JA, RM7 8HU, RM7 8QD, RM7 8LJ, RM7 8HS, RM7 8EH, RM7 8HT, RM7 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM7 8HX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% of the population 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 | 55.9% | 59.9% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 40.1% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.2% | 45.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 27.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 8.6% | -6.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27% | 33.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -15.0% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 36.8% | -7.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around RM7 8HX this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.6% | 29.6% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 14.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93% | 86.1% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.7% | 88.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Road was 145.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Cross Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 96th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-10-31 | £424,554 |
| 228 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-01-29 | £449,400 |
| 230 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-04-27 | £393,090 |
| 226 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-05 | £463,612 |
| 225 Cross Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-03-07 | £382,721 |
RM7 8HX 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,351 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 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 4,002 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 | 3,381 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 189 yd | |
| Family BBQ | 51 White Hart Lane, Romford | 189 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Happy Eater Cafe | 136 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 510 yd | |
| Nikita's Burgers & Grill | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 309 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 514 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 578 yd | |
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 958 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 189 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 189 yd | |
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 514 yd | |
| The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 578 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 104 Collier Row Road, Romford | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 859 yd |
| Romford Football Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.