Lynton Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM7 8NL 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 Lynton Avenue, Romford, RM7 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 8NH, RM7 8NP, RM7 8HP, RM7 8HL, RM7 8NU, RM7 8NJ, RM5 3JA, RM7 8NR, RM7 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM7 8NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 50.8% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 8NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 29.9% | 31.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 53.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 44.9% | 53.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 24.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 30.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.2% | 68.5% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 91.4% | 80.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 80.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Avenue was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynton Avenue has the 56th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 268th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Lynton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-02-07 | £434,139 |
| 46 Lynton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-31 | £468,395 |
| 90 Lynton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-10-31 | £492,353 |
| 40 Lynton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-02-07 | £520,357 |
| 88A Lynton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-15 | £662,156 |
RM7 8NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
RM7 8NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Junior School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge School Lodge Lane , RM5 2LD | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park School Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,785 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Grange School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Road North , RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita's Burgers & Grill | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 220 yd | |
| Happy Eater Cafe | 136 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 450 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 311-313 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 483 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 483 yd | |
| Tracey’s Deli | 59 White Hart Lane, Romford | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 220 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 531 yd | |
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 555 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 573 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 220 yd | |
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 458 yd | |
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 485 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 485 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 11 Collier Row Road, Romford | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 480 yd | |
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 764 yd | |
| Romford Football Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.