Montgomery Crescent is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7UX 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 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, RM3 7UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7XR, RM3 7XA, RM3 7XH, RM3 9AG, RM3 7XD, RM3 7UU, RM3 7TA, RM3 7TX, RM3 7UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 7UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 35.7% | 43.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7UX this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 29.3% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.4% | 76.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 90.1% | 82.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 81.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montgomery Crescent was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Montgomery Crescent has the 15th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 240th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-03 | £402,364 |
| 109 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-02-04 | £406,753 |
| 58 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-09-09 | £390,699 |
| 135 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-08-30 | £318,928 |
| 127 Montgomery Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-08-12 | £397,032 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingrebourne Primary School Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7YT | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 237 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 273 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 345 yd | |
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 392 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza Romford | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 342 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 345 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 429 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 430 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 352 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 379 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 794 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 | 803 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.