Area Information for Romford, RM6 6DY

This postcode in Romford is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Whalebone ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This page combines information for the address Romford, RM6 6DY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1996. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Ward Whalebone
Constituency Dagenham and Rainham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Romford, RM6 6DY - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Whalebone), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Romford, RM6 6DY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Romford, RM6 6DY:

Salcombe Drive, Romford, RM6 6DU
Salcombe Drive, Romford, RM6 6DX
Coombewood Drive, Romford, RM6 6AB
Saville Road, Romford, RM6 6DS
Coombewood Drive, Romford, RM6 6AA
High Road, Romford, RM6 6AJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM6 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Romford consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 7
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 73
Flat (Purpose-Built) 6
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 115
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 40
Owned with Mortgage 50
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 112

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 26
Two People 24
Three People 25
Four People 17
Five People 14
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 114

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Romford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 26
Family Household 69
Other Household 17
Total 112

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 66
Deprived In One Dimension 32
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 113

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Dagenham and Rainham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 174
Female 164
Total 338

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around RM6 6DY has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 25% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 29
10-14 32
15-19 18
20-24 15
25-29 19
30-34 24
35-39 29
40-44 33
45-49 25
50-54 16
55-59 26
60-64 17
65-69 8
70-74 8
75-79 8
80-84 4
85+ 3
Total 338

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM6 6DY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 68
Married 138
Separated 5
Divorced 26
Widowed 13
Total 250

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 199
Good 101
Fair 32
Bad 7
Very Bad 0
Total 339

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 104
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 35
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 39
Other 13
Total 252

Ethnic Group Embed This

Romford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 30% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 102
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 36
Pakistani 68
Bangladeshi 40
Other Asian 3
Black African 12
Black Caribbean 12
Other Black/African/Caribbean 10
Other 42
Total 339

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Romford), 65% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 219
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 62
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 337

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 219
10+ Years 81
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 337

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM6 6DY.

Passport(s) Held
None 20
United Kingdom 253
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 28

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 24
Christian 112
Buddhist 1
Hindu 15
Jewish 0
Muslim 124
Sikh 44
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 336

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 87
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 23
Retired 35
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 13
Total 250

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 17
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 153

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 36
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 47
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 23
Total 248

Romford, RM6 6DY is within the Whalebone policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near RM6 6DY
Neighbourhood Team Address Whalebone
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM6 6DY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM6 6DY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chadwell Heath 0.8 miles
Goodmayes 1.6 miles
Romford 1.6 miles
Seven Kings 2.2 miles
Gidea Park 2.6 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.1 miles
Emerson Park 3.2 miles
Ilford 3.5 miles
Barking 3.6 miles
Barking Riverside 3.9 miles
Harold Wood 4 miles
Rainham (Essex) 4.2 miles
Manor Park 4.6 miles
Upminster 4.6 miles
Woodgrange Park 4.7 miles
Wanstead Park 5.4 miles
Belvedere 5.5 miles
Forest Gate 5.5 miles
Abbey Wood 5.7 miles
Leytonstone High Road 6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest Overground station is Romford, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is Furze Infant School, approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Furze Infant School 540 yards January 2019
    
Warren Junior School 710 yards March 2024
    
Robert Clack School (All Through) 0.7 miles November 2023
    
Crowlands Primary School 0.8 miles March 2018
    
William Bellamy Primary School 0.9 miles April 2014
    
Grafton Primary School 0.9 miles April 2019
    
St Bede's Catholic Primary School 1 mile September 2024
Henry Green Primary School 1.1 miles November 2016
    
Chadwell Primary School 1.1 miles March 2016
    
Five Elms Primary School 1.1 miles March 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is St Edward's Church of England Academy, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Edward's Church of England Academy 570 yards May 2022
    
The Warren School 820 yards May 2024
    
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 0.6 miles May 2024
    
Robert Clack School (All Through) 0.7 miles November 2023
    
Mayfield School 1.2 miles October 2018
    
Chadwell Heath Academy 1.2 miles November 2022
    
Atam Academy (All Through) 1.4 miles June 2024
    
Eastbrook School (All Through) 1.5 miles December 2021
    
The Sydney Russell School (All Through) 1.7 miles September 2021
    
Bep Academy 1.8 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is Ashton Gardens Surgery, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is Chadwell Heath Orthodontics, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is Queen's Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Romford, RM6 6DY. The nearest is J H PETERS, approximately 550 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
J H PETERS 550 yards
J I PARTRIDGE 0.8 miles
Shiva Opticians 1.2 miles
OPT A VISION 1.3 miles
Muskett W. (N. Cox) 1.5 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Romford 1.6 miles
Boots-Romford - Stewards Walk 1.6 miles
Raj Optics 1.6 miles
Boots-Romford - The Liberty 1.7 miles
Vision Express (UK) Ltd 1.7 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.