Wildcary Lane is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0LP is located in the Harold Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wildcary Lane, Romford, RM3 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0LZ, RM3 0LW, RM3 0LF, RM3 0LN, RM3 0FG, RM3 0NQ, RM3 0LQ, RM3 0LE, RM3 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 0LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM3 0LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 64.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 30.5% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 4.4% | -7.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96.8%) 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 | 42.4% | 63.9% | 21.5% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 2.6% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -10.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around RM3 0LP this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 4.1% | -18.8% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 3.7% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.2% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 59.5% | 30.7% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 10.1% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78.4% | 68.6% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 73.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 73.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.7% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 1.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wildcary Lane was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wildcary Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 254th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 The Grange, 4 Wildcary Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-05-20 | £447,368 |
| Flat 9 The Grange, 4 Wildcary Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £493,000 | 2017-10-17 | £542,460 |
| Flat 2 The Grange, 4 Wildcary Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2017-09-14 | £429,989 |
| Flat 6 The Grange, 4 Wildcary Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2017-08-18 | £524,197 |
| Flat 1 The Grange, 4 Wildcary Lane, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £500,000 | 2017-07-03 | £549,569 |
RM3 0LP 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 | 206 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 3,091 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 | 833 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 180 yd | |
| Globes Best Grill | 9 Oak Road, Romford | 234 yd | |
| Cafe Break | 25 Station Road, Harold Wood | 257 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 17 Station Road, Harold Wood | 257 yd | |
| Harold Wood Memorial Hall | 53 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 307 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 519 yd | |
| Array Essex | 91 Shepherds Hill, Romford | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 242 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 927 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 982 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 982 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 257 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 927 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.