Shenstone Gardens is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7NU 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 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, RM3 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7NX, RM3 7PD, RM3 7PB, RM3 7PA, RM3 7NT, RM3 7PH, RM3 8AA, RM3 7PR, RM3 7PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 7NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 50.6% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.1% | 49.4% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM3 7NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 42.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 40.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 9.2% | -8.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 53.2% | 17.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 29.4% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 11.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 27.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.1% | 71.6% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 83.2% | 70.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 71.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 17.4% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shenstone Gardens was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shenstone Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Heaton and the 170th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-01-07 | £330,324 |
| 36 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-07 | £373,157 |
| 16 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-01-20 | £368,758 |
| 30 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-07-26 | £344,502 |
| 36 Shenstone Gardens, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-03-20 | £388,894 |
RM3 7NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,950 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 | 631 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 94 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 94 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Colchester Road, Romford | 354 yd | |
| Gidea Park Bowling Club | Main Road, Romford | 406 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 624 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 94 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 354 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 519 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 557 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 519 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 756 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 186 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.