Ravensbourne Crescent is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 0UD 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 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, RM3 0UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 0UB, RM3 0TX, RM11 3TS, RM11 3TR, RM11 3TZ, RM11 3TY, RM3 0UA, RM3 0UL, RM3 0TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 0UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.9% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 38.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 44.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.9% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 44.3% | 57.4% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.2% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 25.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 25.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.1% | 75.2% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.7% | 86.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensbourne Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Emerson Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-08-16 | £397,538 |
| 9 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-18 | £327,990 |
| 11 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-05-25 | £371,306 |
| 65 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-26 | £304,230 |
| 69 Ravensbourne Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-10-01 | £524,201 |
RM3 0UD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
RM3 0UD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,290 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,544 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | 11 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 564 yd | |
| Edmund Campion Social Club | Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 606 yd | |
| St Peters Church | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 673 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 20 Athelstan Road, Romford | 690 yd | |
| Harold Wood Memorial Hall | 53 Gubbins Lane, Romford | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 491 yd | |
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 947 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 957 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 969 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 1,000 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 957 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE | grass pitches | 697 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.