Darlington Path is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7XD 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 Darlington Path, Romford, RM3 7XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7UA, RM3 7XH, RM3 7XB, RM3 7UX, RM3 7XJ, RM3 7XA, RM3 7FE, RM3 7FF, RM3 7TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 7XD 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 7XD, 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 7XD 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 Darlington Path was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darlington Path has the 20th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 319th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Darlington Path, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,500 | 2021-09-13 | £340,237 |
| 8 Darlington Path, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2012-08-10 | £318,186 |
| 14 Darlington Path, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-03-30 | £326,733 |
| 16 Darlington Path, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-08-13 | £279,725 |
| 12 Darlington Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-08-29 | £200,196 |
| 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 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,072 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 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 518 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 179 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 248 yd | |
| Tea Cozy Cafe | 7-11 The Arcade, Harold Hill | 311 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 319 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 238 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 248 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 336 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 532 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 249 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 277 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 608 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 768 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 | 815 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.