Lowewood Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7GJ is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 2014-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowewood Road, Romford, RM3 7GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7GP, RM3 7GR, RM3 7GN, RM3 7GQ, RM3 7SH, RM3 7SL, RM3 7GH, RM3 7SB, RM3 7GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 7GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.9% | 39.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 48.7% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 1.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 45.3% | 61.4% | 16.1% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 6.5% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 32.2% | 18% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 7.7% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 40.8% | 27.1% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 68.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 72.4% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 71.9% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowewood Road was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lowewood Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 337th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lowewood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-10-14 | £441,704 |
| 7 Lowewood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-09-30 | £467,327 |
| 9 Lowewood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-02-15 | £448,268 |
| 5 Lowewood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-12-11 | £438,217 |
| 4 Lowewood Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-03-27 | £453,027 |
RM3 7GJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 574 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 498 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 646 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 845 yd | |
| Tea Cozy Cafe | 7-11 The Arcade, Harold Hill | 868 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 771 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 874 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 951 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 820 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 173 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 927 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.