Aylsham Lane is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 7YL 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 Aylsham Lane, Romford, RM3 7YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7YR, RM3 7AF, RM3 7YH, RM3 7AG, RM3 7YP, RM3 9DF, RM3 7YS, RM3 7ST, RM3 7YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 7YL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.8% | 40.5% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 46.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 5.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.7% | 52.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 19.3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.3% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 28.2% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87% | 75.2% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93.6% | 81.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 81.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylsham Lane was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Aylsham Lane has the lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 13th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Aylsham Lane, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-26 | £464,576 |
| 33 Aylsham Lane, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,640 | 2024-03-28 | £2,826 |
| 23 Aylsham Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-20 | £427,980 |
| 47 Aylsham Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2019-11-15 | £396,413 |
| 41 Aylsham Lane, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-08-20 | £356,590 |
RM3 7YL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM3 7YL 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,391 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 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,592 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 | 129 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 101 yd | |
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 211 yd | |
| Cafe Expresso | 161 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 347 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 347 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 347 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 636 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 668 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 756 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 659 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 691 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.