The Parade is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0AQ is located in the Harold Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parade, Romford, RM3 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0AG, RM3 0HE, RM3 9SF, RM3 0HD, RM3 0YU, RM3 0AN, RM3 0HH, RM3 0YS, RM3 9NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 0AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM3 0AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 31.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 52.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 48.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 19.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 29.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.2% | 75.6% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 83% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 83% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Parade has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 294th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Parade, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-15 | £460,231 |
| 15 The Parade, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2021-04-16 | £413,248 |
| 1 The Parade, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-04-04 | £507,692 |
| 19 The Parade, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2016-10-12 | £5,705 |
| 35 The Parade, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-08-31 | £438,813 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maylands Golf Club | Colchester Road, Romford | 471 yd | |
| Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 766 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 850 yd | |
| Tapestry Kitchen | 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford | 1,020 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Sports & Social Club | Kenilworth Avenue, Romford | 226 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romford Dragon | Colchester Road, Romford | 5 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Colchester Road, Romford | 5 yd | |
| Stop N Munch | Colchester Road, Romford | 5 yd | |
| Rock N Roe | Colchester Road, Romford | 5 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersons Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND KENILWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.