Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0TJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 0TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.3%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.9%	49.7%	0.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RM3 0TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.5%	30.6%	9.1%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	52.3%	-5.5%	44.2%	8.1%
Separated	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	12.7%	9.3%	-3.4%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.8%	6.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	41.2%	50%	8.8%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	34.9%	31.3%	-3.6%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	18%	15.1%	-2.9%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	5.3%	1.6%	-3.7%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	2%	1.3%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.5%	18.7%	-10.8%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	16%	2.5%	9.6%	6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.2%	14.8%	-8.4%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5.4%	0.8%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	19.5%	8.5%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	16%	23.3%	7.3%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	5.6%	5.6%	3.1%	2.5%
Pakistani	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.8%	87.9%	-8.9%	81.4%	6.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.8%	92.4%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.5%	3%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	92.4%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Sikh	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Recreation Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Recreation Avenue was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Recreation Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 363rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RM3 0TJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Recreation Avenue are based on 112 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0TJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM3 0TJ

Average Price
£563,655

Semi-Detached
£564,037

Terraced
£487,520

Detached
£608,341

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Recreation Avenue

Average Price
£522,578

Semi-Detached
£577,331

Terraced
£434,835

Detached
£672,051

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Recreation AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Recreation Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£572,000	2023-06-29	£589,636
26 Recreation Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2021-09-16	£548,188
44 Recreation Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2021-06-30	£646,129
54 Recreation Avenue, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2021-06-29	£529,713
14 Recreation Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2020-01-15	£563,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM3 0TJ

Employment

RM3 0TJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RM3 0TJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	16
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Financial and insurance activities	14
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	422 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP	4out of 4	957 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP	4out of 4	957 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX	4out of 4	1,052 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS	3out of 4	163 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ	3out of 4	1,666 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD	3out of 4	2,379 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR	2out of 4	2,712 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN	3out of 4	1,349 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH	- not rated	1,804 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR	- not rated	2,441 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA	3out of 4	2,886 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS	- not rated	3,072 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hub	11 Gubbins Lane, Romford	277 yd
St Peters Church	Gubbins Lane, Romford	387 yd
Royal British Legion	20 Athelstan Road, Romford	413 yd
Harold Wood Memorial Hall	53 Gubbins Lane, Romford	502 yd
Globes Best Grill	9 Oak Road, Romford	649 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harold Wood Sports Association	Harold View, Harold Wood	203 yd
King Harold	51 Station Road, Harold Wood	802 yd
Array Essex	91 Shepherds Hill, Romford	1,002 yd
The Ardleigh	124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch	1,026 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jasmin Indian Takeaway	Gubbins Lane, Romford	856 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch	1,066 yd
Barfia	98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch	1,072 yd
Poseidon Fish Bar	195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch	1,077 yd
Essex Best Kebab	187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch	1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood		779 yd
Tesco Express	92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch		1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Redden Court School Cotswold Road	grass pitches	182 yd
Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE	grass pitches	291 yd
Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	354 yd
The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	617 yd
Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE	grass pitches	985 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.