Arlington Gardens is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0EB 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 Arlington Gardens, Romford, RM3 0EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0EA, RM3 0EL, RM3 0EJ, RM3 0EP, RM3 0DX, RM3 0EH, RM3 0FJ, RM3 0ED, RM3 0EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 0EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 39.2% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 44.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.9% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 52.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 10.9% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 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 | 27.2% | 13.3% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 5.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 10.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 18.6% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 42.6% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 8.8% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 66.9% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 92.2% | 75% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 75.9% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Gardens was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arlington Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 106th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87A Arlington Gardens, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-10-30 | £749,907 |
| 87 Arlington Gardens, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-10-27 | £650,961 |
| 52 Arlington Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-08-30 | £459,292 |
| 44 Arlington Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-04-14 | £495,420 |
| 38 Arlington Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-01-06 | £500,290 |
RM3 0EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 222 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Church | The Drive, Harold Wood | 277 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Services | The Drive, Harold Wood | 289 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 414 yd | |
| Eat Avenue | Goldcrest Way, off Gubbins Lane | 435 yd | |
| Jump Evolution | Spilsby Road, Harold Hill | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 597 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 470 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 657 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 727 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 671 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 1,084 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% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.