Heaton Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7HR 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 7HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7HA, RM3 7HB, RM3 8PD, RM3 7HP, RM3 8GU, RM3 7JD, RM3 7JJ, RM3 8JW, RM3 7EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 7HR is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 46% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 54% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 33.6% | 38.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 49.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 34.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 19.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 37.2% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 73% | 51.9% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 83.4% | 67.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 67.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heaton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-01-21 | £443,043 |
| 10 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2021-06-28 | £641,472 |
| 5 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-28 | £464,632 |
| 2B Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2019-12-06 | £415,645 |
| 14 Heaton Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £404,500 | 2016-04-01 | £544,130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,700 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 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,669 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 | 5,412 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 | 913 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,599 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 | 282 yd | |
| D&G Sweets | 6 Smart Close, Romford | 449 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 536 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 536 yd | |
| Subway & Budgens | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 536 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 806 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 816 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 885 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 308 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 806 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 892 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 892 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 775 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 219.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.