Waverley Crescent is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8AJ 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 Waverley Crescent, Romford, RM3 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8RY, RM3 8BJ, RM3 8AH, RM3 8XR, RM3 8XS, RM3 8BP, RM3 7JJ, RM3 8YD, RM3 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8AJ 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 | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 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 8AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 37.2% | 42.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 36% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 53.4% | 43.8% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 33% | 9.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 24.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 28.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.7% | 69.9% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 67.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 15.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 66.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.4% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.9% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 13% | 0.9% | 12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Crescent was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Heaton and the 149th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Waverley Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-27 | £403,581 |
| 67 Waverley Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-04-19 | £425,784 |
| 90 Waverley Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2024-04-12 | £371,040 |
| 63 Waverley Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2022-10-28 | £397,664 |
| 61 Waverley Crescent, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-25 | £403,960 |
RM3 8AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Junior School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Infants' School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Infant School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | - not rated | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 5,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Straight Road, Romford | 108 yd | |
| Lithuanian & English Food Stop | 65 Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 531 yd | |
| Subway & Budgens | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 576 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 639 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 639 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 652 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 753 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 756 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 152 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 802 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 805 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 985 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 | 41.9% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.