70POPULATION
10.4%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionRM8 2LX

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DemographicsRM8 2LX

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 31%Children
  • 69%Adults

31% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.6%Male
  • 51.4%Female

From the last census, 48.6% of people in RM82LX male, and 51.4% female. Women outnumber men in Mayesbrook.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RM8 2LX is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 30%NON-WHITE

71% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81.4%WORKING
  • 10.4%UNEMPLOYED

10.4% 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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RM8 2LX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near RM8 2LX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near RM8 2LX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RM8 2LX

Events

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What's on near RM8 2LX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near RM8 2LX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near RM8 2LX

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RM8 2LX

Banks

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Banks near RM8 2LX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in RM8 2LX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in RM8 2LX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in RM8 2LX

Libraries

Libraries

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RM82LX Postcode Breakdown

RMAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORLXUNIT
Full PostcodeRM8 2LX
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

RM82LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

RM8 2LX 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 2LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Goodmayes1.5 miles N
Barking1.6 miles W
Seven Kings1.7 miles NW
Dagenham2.2 miles E
Ilford2.9 miles W
Beckton2.9 miles SW
East Ham3 miles W
Barkingside3 miles NW
North Woolwich3.8 miles SW
Wanstead3.9 miles W
New Wanstead3.9 miles W
Rainham4.2 miles SE
Hornchurch4.3 miles E
West Ham4.4 miles W
Romford4.5 miles E
London10 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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