Gubbins Lane is in Harold Wood, Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0BH 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 Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0BL, RM3 0BP, RM3 0NQ, RM3 0DR, RM3 0DU, RM3 0BS, RM3 0FG, RM3 0DS, RM3 0RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 0BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 0BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 27% | 31.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 54.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 47.1% | 52.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 8.8% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.2% | 14% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 39% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 79.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 89.5% | 75.2% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 75% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.8% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gubbins Lane was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gubbins Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 245th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Gubbins Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £529,000 | 2022-06-16 | £562,684 |
| 73 Gubbins Lane, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-03-07 | £505,975 |
| 65 Gubbins Lane, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2015-10-22 | £2,013,158 |
| 65 Gubbins Lane, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2015-10-22 | £2,248,026 |
| 67 Gubbins Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-10-05 | £549,030 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,567 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Break | 25 Station Road, Harold Wood | 121 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 17 Station Road, Harold Wood | 121 yd | |
| The Chippy | 41 Station Road, Harold Wood | 158 yd | |
| Kuzine | 45 Station Road, Harold Wood | 158 yd | |
| Methodist Church | The Drive, Harold Wood | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 158 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 634 yd | |
| Array Essex | 91 Shepherds Hill, Romford | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 45 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 1,043 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 121 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 1,050 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 945 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.