82POPULATION
11.8%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionRM8 1XU

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DemographicsRM8 1XU

What social class do the population of RM8 1XU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RM8 1XU in Romford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about RM8 1XU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 30%Children
  • 71%Adults

30% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 57.3%Male
  • 42.7%Female

From the last census, 57.3% of people in RM81XU male, and 42.7% female. Men outnumber women in Becontree.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 41%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RM8 1XU is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 48%WHITE
  • 53%NON-WHITE

48% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73.7%WORKING
  • 11.8%UNEMPLOYED

11.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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RM8 1XU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near RM8 1XU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near RM8 1XU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RM8 1XU

Events

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What's on near RM8 1XU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near RM8 1XU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near RM8 1XU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RM8 1XU

Banks

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Banks near RM8 1XU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the RM8 1XU postcode area that dispense money.

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in RM8 1XU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in RM8 1XU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in RM8 1XU

Libraries

Libraries

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RM81XU Postcode Breakdown

RMAREA8DISTRICT1SECTORXUUNIT
Full PostcodeRM8 1XU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownRomford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

RM81XU Postal District

Compass Postal District

RM8 1XU postcode is located in the postal town of Romford. Romford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode RM8 1XU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Goodmayes0.3 miles NW
Seven Kings0.9 miles W
Barkingside2.1 miles NW
Dagenham2.2 miles E
Barking2.6 miles SW
Ilford3.2 miles W
East Ham3.7 miles SW
Romford3.7 miles E
Havering Atte Bower3.7 miles NE
Havering3.7 miles NE
Wanstead3.8 miles W
New Wanstead3.8 miles W
Friern Barnet3.9 miles N
Beckton3.9 miles SW
Chigwell4 miles NW
London11 miles W
Glasgow340 miles NW
Edinburgh329 miles NW
Cardiff143 miles W
Liverpool181 miles NW
Southampton81 miles SW
Saint Ives98 miles SW

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