Romford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Romford, in east London, is a major retail and leisure hub with The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford Market, and numerous dining options. The area offers green spaces such as Raphael Park and Bedfords Park, and is well-connected by rail, including the Elizabeth Line, for quick access to central London.
Wards in Romford
Romford is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Havering-atte-Bower
- Hylands & Harrow Lodge
- Marshalls & Rise Park
- Mawneys
- Rush Green & Crowlands
- Squirrels Heath
- St Alban's
- St Edward's
Romford is a constituency that covers these wards in Havering.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,793 | 22.65% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,933 | 7.25% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,870 | 14.50% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,952 | 20.97% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,672 | 17.97% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,223 | 16.65% | 1,070,555 | 12.07% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 67,501 | 62.35% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 9,212 | 8.51% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 5,326 | 4.92% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| African | 5,265 | 4.86% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 3,119 | 2.88% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 2,442 | 2.26% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 2,352 | 2.17% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,262 | 2.09% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,211 | 2.04% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,461 | 1.35% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,358 | 1.25% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,266 | 1.17% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,085 | 1.00% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 1,082 | 1.00% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 874 | 0.81% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 645 | 0.60% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 458 | 0.42% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 250 | 0.23% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 97 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |