King Alfred Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0QL 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 King Alfred Road, Romford, RM3 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0QG, RM3 0QB, RM3 0NS, RM3 0QJ, RM3 0QD, RM3 0QR, RM3 0QP, RM3 0RH, RM3 0QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 0QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30% | 22.4% | -7.6% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 46.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 40% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 0QL this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 29% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 5% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 34% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 82.8% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 92.7% | 80.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 80.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17.4% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Alfred Road was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Alfred Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 214th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 King Alfred Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-22 | £371,102 |
| 6 King Alfred Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-12-11 | £532,747 |
| 10 King Alfred Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-02-02 | £255,000 |
| 6 King Alfred Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-03-23 | £548,315 |
| 3 King Alfred Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2004-07-15 | £581,760 |
RM3 0QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM3 0QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 1,481 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 1,306 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 3,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 20 Athelstan Road, Romford | 71 yd | |
| Harold Wood Memorial Hall | 53 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 242 yd | |
| St Peters Church | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 258 yd | |
| Globes Best Grill | 9 Oak Road, Romford | 284 yd | |
| The Hub | 11 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 315 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 389 yd | |
| Array Essex | 91 Shepherds Hill, Romford | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.