North Hill Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7AE is located in the Gooshays 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 North Hill Drive, Romford, RM3 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9AW, RM3 9AN, RM3 7YT, RM3 7YX, RM3 7YP, RM3 7YU, RM3 7YS, RM3 9UR, RM3 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 7AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 41.7% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 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 | 30.5% | 22.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 23.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 84.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.8% | 87.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hill Drive was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
North Hill Drive has the 35th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 287th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-05-25 | £469,979 |
| 163 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2011-07-28 | £365,226 |
| 167 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-06-15 | £338,938 |
| 165 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1996-12-12 | £313,538 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Expresso | 161 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 327 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 327 yd | |
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 328 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 352 yd | |
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 327 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 886 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 905 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 905 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 920 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 904 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.