Masefield Crescent is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7PL 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 Masefield Crescent, Romford, RM3 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7NS, RM3 7PP, RM3 7PD, RM3 7PH, RM3 7NT, RM3 7PR, RM3 7NU, RM3 7DH, RM3 7NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 7PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 47.2% | 52.9% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 47.1% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 37.6% | 50.4% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 39.4% | 27% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.5% | 75.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 90.8% | 77.6% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 78% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield Crescent was 157.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masefield Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Heaton and the 82nd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 205.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Masefield Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2025-03-27 | £505,524 |
| 7 Masefield Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-09 | £471,465 |
| 12 Masefield Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-30 | £453,656 |
| 7A Masefield Crescent, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-28 | £406,333 |
| 6 Masefield Crescent, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-03-18 | £590,300 |
RM3 7PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,376 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 | 4,834 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 | 823 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,406 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 | 256 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 256 yd | |
| D&G Sweets | 6 Smart Close, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Gidea Park Bowling Club | Main Road, Romford | 357 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 624 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 93 Main Road, Romford | 1,060 yd | |
| Harvester Gidea Park | 91 Main Road, Romford | 1,060 yd | |
| Gidea Park Micropub | 236 Main Road, Romford | 1,087 yd | |
| Archers | 194-204 Main Road, Romford | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 256 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 519 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 709 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 719 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 709 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 709 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 837 yd | |
| Co-op | 97-101 Main Road, Romford | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 333 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Romford Golf Club HEATH DRIVE | golf | 1,054 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.