Sussex Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0TA 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 Sussex Avenue, Romford, RM3 0TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0XP, RM3 0TB, RM3 0SL, RM3 0SR, RM3 0TL, RM3 0GN, RM3 0SX, RM3 0SP, RM3 0SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 0TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.3% | 52.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.7% | 37% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 9.5% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 27.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 84.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 95.1% | 88.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Avenue was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sussex Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 174th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Sussex Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-02-14 | £548,925 |
| 8 Sussex Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-12-19 | £542,438 |
| 36 Sussex Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-30 | £488,962 |
| 23 Sussex Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-30 | £570,456 |
| 32 Sussex Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,800 | 2021-06-22 | £510,849 |
RM3 0TA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 3,640 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 484 yd | |
| Tapestry Kitchen | 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford | 550 yd | |
| The Chippy | 41 Station Road, Harold Wood | 566 yd | |
| Kuzine | 45 Station Road, Harold Wood | 566 yd | |
| Cafe Break | 25 Station Road, Harold Wood | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 566 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 634 yd | |
| Henderson Sports & Social Club | Kenilworth Avenue, Romford | 1,080 yd | |
| Array Essex | 91 Shepherds Hill, Romford | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 548 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 787 yd | |
| The Fryery | 92 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 787 yd | |
| The Good Year | 112 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 787 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.