Avenue Road is in Harold Wood, Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0SS 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 Avenue Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0SU, RM3 0RX, RM3 0RU, RM3 0RT, RM3 0SP, RM3 0GN, RM3 0GZ, RM3 0SA, RM3 0DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 0SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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% | 53.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48% | 46.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 39% | 42% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 42.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 52.3% | 54.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16% | 14% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 12.9% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 37.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 77% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 87.7% | 77.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 76.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Road has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Avenue Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-09-16 | £661,392 |
| 35 Avenue Road, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2025-02-06 | £789,980 |
| 59 Avenue Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-01-31 | £600,875 |
| 77A Avenue Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-05-18 | £483,299 |
| 83 Avenue Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-07-19 | £922,378 |
RM3 0SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrgo Priory Primary School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 41 Station Road, Harold Wood | 280 yd | |
| Kuzine | 45 Station Road, Harold Wood | 280 yd | |
| Cafe Break | 25 Station Road, Harold Wood | 310 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 17 Station Road, Harold Wood | 310 yd | |
| Methodist Church | The Drive, Harold Wood | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 280 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 880 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 921 yd | |
| Array Essex | 91 Shepherds Hill, Romford | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 272 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,065 yd | |
| The Fryery | 92 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,065 yd | |
| The Good Year | 112 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,065 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.