David Drive, Romford, RM3 0XX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 0XX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.7%	0.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.7%	48.3%	-0.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.9%	38.7%	19.8%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	39.9%	-20.6%	44.2%	-4.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	7.9%	10.1%	2.2%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	11%	7.7%	-3.3%	6.1%	1.6%

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	39.3%	44%	4.7%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	37.8%	38.4%	0.6%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	17.6%	12.3%	-5.3%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	26.1%	-11.2%	18.2%	7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	12.9%	0.6%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	18.5%	4.0%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	5.2%	4.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	12.9%	2.4%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	20.2%	22.5%	2.3%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	4.4%	2%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% 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%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	4.5%	2.5%	-2.0%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	90.3%	83.9%	-6.4%	81.4%	2.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.3% 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	89.9%	83.3%	-6.6%	83.2%	0.1%
European Union	3%	6.3%	3.3%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	4.2%	0.5%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	83.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	0.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	13.9%	13.5%	9.8%	4.1%
5-10 Years	3%	0.3%	-2.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	1%	-3.9%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Spain	2.1%	0.4%	1.7%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	55.7%	46.2%	9.5%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is David Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Drive was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

David Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 307th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

🔎 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 0XX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 David Drive are based on 68 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 David Drive, Romford, RM3 0XX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM3 0XX

Average Price
£460,277

Semi-Detached
£461,894

Terraced
£458,921

Detached
£441,967

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for David Drive

Average Price
£465,884

Semi-Detached
£468,542

Terraced
£480,403

Detached
£411,041

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on David DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 David Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-11-27	£450,000
20 David Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2025-11-06	£440,000
36 David Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-11-01	£399,872
50 David Drive, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-06-17	£451,632
40 David Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£381,000	2021-12-10	£436,084

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM3 0XX

Employment

RM3 0XX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Transport and storage	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	221 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD	3out of 4	974 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pyrgo Priory Primary School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT	- not rated	1,250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT	- not rated	1,250 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR	- not rated	1,173 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR	- not rated	1,423 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS	- not rated	1,837 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS	4out of 4	1,837 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX	- not rated	2,323 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,761 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB	- not rated	4,870 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA	- not rated	1,402 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA	3out of 4	1,402 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Havering Business and Education C.O. King's Wood School Settle Road , Colchester Road RM3 9XR	- not rated	1,423 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB	- not rated	1,437 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB	- not rated	1,450 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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 Salvation Army	Petersfield Avenue, Romford	612 yd
Tapestry Kitchen	14 Paines Brook Way, Romford	695 yd
Cafe 90	90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford	835 yd
Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar	86-88 Petersfield Avenue, Romford	835 yd
Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe	343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford	972 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Henderson Sports & Social Club	Kenilworth Avenue, Romford	611 yd
The Saxon King	Petersfield Avenue, Romford	612 yd
King Harold	51 Station Road, Harold Wood	975 yd
Array Essex	91 Shepherds Hill, Romford	1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Romford Dragon	Colchester Road, Romford	572 yd
Domino's Pizza	Colchester Road, Romford	572 yd
Stop N Munch	Colchester Road, Romford	572 yd
Rock N Roe	Colchester Road, Romford	572 yd
Spice Touch	108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford	835 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood		1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hendersons Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND KENILWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	813 yd
Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE	health and fitness suite	906 yd
Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	1,092 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	70.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RM3 0XX