North Hill Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7TU is located in the Gooshays 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 North Hill Drive, Romford, RM3 7TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9AQ, RM3 9YU, RM3 7TX, RM3 8DJ, RM3 8DH, RM3 9DJ, RM3 8HT, RM3 8HU, RM3 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 7TU has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 40% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 36.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 8.4% | -8.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 40% | 46.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 27.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 16.4% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around RM3 7TU this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 24.8% | 18.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 84% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 93% | 81.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 81.1% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hill Drive was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Hill Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 360th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-24 | £382,923 |
| 9 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-01-15 | £377,192 |
| 15 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-08-02 | £412,936 |
| 1 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-02-09 | £403,239 |
| 1 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-02-17 | £419,973 |
RM3 7TU 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 643 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 159 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza Romford | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 159 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 288 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 345 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 345 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 394 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 411 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 448 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 390 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 399 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 461 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 212 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 210.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.