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People & Demographics
Sunset Dr, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Greater London RM4 1QL
RM4 1QLHavering
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in RM4 1QL.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
This area, as mapped by the Census 2021 (closest OA output area), has a population density of 1,177 people per square kilometre. This value helps determine whether the area feels tightly packed or more expansive.
RM4 1QL has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 5597.6 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Category | RM4 1QL* | London | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in RM4 1QL are married?
According to the 2021 Census, 45.9% of the population in the postcode RM4 1QL are married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the overall rate across England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a difference of 2.7%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
45.9%
2.7%Percentage of people in RM4 1QL who are married.
Category | RM4 1QL* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 194 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 49 (25.3%) | 3,282,327 (46.2%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 89 (45.9%) | 2,843,230 (40.0%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 88 (45.4%) | 2,819,968 (39.7%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 88 (45.4%) | 2,793,106 (39.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 26,862 (0.4%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 1 (0.5%) | 23,262 (0.3%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 7,946 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 1 (0.5%) | 15,316 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 13 (6.7%) | 165,884 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 13 (6.7%) | 164,083 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,801 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 32 (16.5%) | 516,854 (7.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 32 (16.5%) | 514,117 (7.2%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 2,737 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 11 (5.7%) | 295,690 (4.2%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 11 (5.7%) | 294,837 (4.2%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 853 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
The population of RM4 1QL includes 15.2% of children aged 15 and below, compared to 17.3 percent across the whole of England. On the higher end of the age scale, 29.1% of the population are 65 and above, which includes those at retirement age.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
29.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | RM4 1QL* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 230 | 8,799,725 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 15 (6.5%) | 528,956 (6.0%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 12 (5.2%) | 531,493 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 8 (3.5%) | 535,442 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 7 (3.0%) | 489,386 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 10 (4.3%) | 589,185 (6.7%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 17 (7.4%) | 786,549 (8.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 15 (6.5%) | 808,343 (9.2%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 20 (8.7%) | 735,707 (8.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 9 (3.9%) | 667,284 (7.6%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 15 (6.5%) | 593,970 (6.7%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 13 (5.7%) | 573,792 (6.5%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 17 (7.4%) | 511,615 (5.8%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 21 (9.1%) | 404,585 (4.6%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 19 (8.3%) | 306,343 (3.5%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 15 (6.5%) | 269,137 (3.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 4 (1.7%) | 189,664 (2.2%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 8 (3.5%) | 140,664 (1.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 5 (2.2%) | 137,610 (1.6%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census 2021 reveals that 24.8% of households in the RM4 1QL postcode are single-person homes. This percentage is higher than compared to the figure for England & Wales, showing a difference of 93.8% from the nationwide average, where 12.8% of households are single-person.
24.8%
93.8%Percentage of RM4 1QL households that contain a single person.
Category | RM4 1QL* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 105 | 3,423,890 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 46 (43.8%) | 1,001,983 (29.3%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 26 (24.8%) | 313,049 (9.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 20 (19.0%) | 688,934 (20.1%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 48 (45.7%) | 1,986,263 (58.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 5 (4.8%) | 148,209 (4.3%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 28 (26.7%) | 977,165 (28.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 10 (9.5%) | 256,539 (7.5%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 12 (11.4%) | 541,099 (15.8%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 6 (5.7%) | 179,527 (5.2%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 7 (6.7%) | 349,419 (10.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 4 (3.8%) | 229,339 (6.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 3 (2.9%) | 101,486 (3.0%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 18,594 (0.5%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 6 (5.7%) | 453,937 (13.3%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 4 (3.8%) | 267,852 (7.8%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 2 (1.9%) | 186,085 (5.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 2 (1.9%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 2 (1.9%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 11 (10.5%) | 435,644 (12.7%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 6 (5.7%) | 160,669 (4.7%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 5 (4.8%) | 274,975 (8.0%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00011556), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (RM4 1QL) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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