114POPULATION
11.4%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRM8 2BU

What social class do the population of RM8 2BU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RM8 2BU 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 2BU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 32%Children
  • 67%Adults

32% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.8%Male
  • 48.2%Female

From the last census, 51.8% of people in RM82BU male, and 48.2% female. Men outnumber women in Becontree.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 35%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

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RM8 2BU is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.3%WORKING
  • 11.4%UNEMPLOYED

11.4% 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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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 near RM8 2BU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RM8 2BU

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RM8 2BU

Banks

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Banks near RM8 2BU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near RM8 2BU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near RM8 2BU

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in RM8 2BU

Post Offices

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Post Offices in RM8 2BU

Libraries

Libraries

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RM82BU Postcode Breakdown

RMAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORBUUNIT
Full PostcodeRM8 2BU
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

RM82BU Postal District

Compass Postal District

RM8 2BU 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 2BU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Goodmayes1.1 miles N
Seven Kings1.4 miles NW
Dagenham2 miles E
Barking2 miles SW
Barkingside2.7 miles NW
Ilford3.1 miles W
East Ham3.3 miles W
Beckton3.3 miles SW
New Wanstead3.9 miles W
Wanstead3.9 miles W
Romford4 miles E
Hornchurch4.1 miles E
North Woolwich4.3 miles SW
Havering Atte Bower4.3 miles NE
Havering4.3 miles NE
London11 miles W
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh330 miles NW
Cardiff143 miles W
Liverpool182 miles NW
Southampton80 miles SW
Saint Ives98 miles W

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