Lynross Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0HB 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 Lynross Close, Romford, RM3 0HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0LS, RM3 0RG, RM3 0LU, RM3 0LD, RM3 0DJ, RM3 0LR, RM3 0TR, RM3 0LT, RM3 0PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 0HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.9% | 54.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 31.7% | 31.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 13.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 48.2% | 43.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 27.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 24.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 94% | 84% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 94.8% | 84.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 84.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynross Close was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynross Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Emerson Park and the 346th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lynross Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-17 | £558,160 |
| 4 Lynross Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2023-06-09 | £546,715 |
| 2 Lynross Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2020-10-16 | £449,338 |
| 5 Lynross Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2005-03-07 | £574,866 |
| 4 Lynross Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2001-03-23 | £526,429 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RM3 0HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 854 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 | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Haven School Ardleigh House , 42 Ardleigh Green Road RM11 2LG | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | 11 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 294 yd | |
| St Peters Church | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 323 yd | |
| Harold Wood Memorial Hall | 53 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 415 yd | |
| Eat Avenue | Goldcrest Way, off Gubbins Lane | 465 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 20 Athelstan Road, Romford | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 308 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 710 yd | |
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 705 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 905 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 905 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 925 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 668 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 935 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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.