Heaton Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7HB is located in the Heaton 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 Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7AH, RM3 7HA, RM3 7HR, RM3 7EU, RM3 7HS, RM3 7HP, RM3 7AD, RM3 7HD, RM3 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 7HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 38.6% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 42.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45% | 45.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 34.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 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 | 22.7% | 24% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 28.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 16.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.2% | 60.5% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 85.6% | 74.1% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 84.3% | 73.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heaton Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Heaton and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-04 | £359,526 |
| 20 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £381,500 | 2023-09-15 | £402,388 |
| 20 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-03-03 | £367,601 |
| 22 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-22 | £384,185 |
| 31 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-11-04 | £413,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 7HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,337 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 | 1,000 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,502 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Straight Road, Romford | 348 yd | |
| D&G Sweets | 6 Smart Close, Romford | 372 yd | |
| Noak Hill Archery Club | 102 Grange Road, Romford | 515 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 561 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 561 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 927 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 928 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 937 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 426 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 928 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 965 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 797 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.