Barberry Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8BP 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 Barberry Close, Romford, RM3 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8RY, RM3 8BJ, RM3 8EP, RM3 8BH, RM3 8BL, RM3 8AP, RM3 8AJ, RM3 8XS, RM3 8AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 8BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 55.2% | 49.2% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44.8% | 50.8% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 31.8% | 45% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 22.3% | 13% | -9.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 6.3% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 33% | 43.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 13.3% | -10.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 8BP this area, 28.3% 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 | 46.9% | 28.3% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.8% | 55.1% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 86.7% | 71.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 72.3% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 19.9% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barberry Close was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barberry Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 279th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Barberry Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-01-28 | £180,132 |
| 70 Barberry Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2017-02-20 | £183,077 |
| 72 Barberry Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2017-02-09 | £191,037 |
| 86 Barberry Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2017-01-18 | £198,014 |
| 39 Barberry Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-02-27 | £327,936 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 240 yd | |
| Lithuanian & English Food Stop | 65 Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 425 yd | |
| Subway & Budgens | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 502 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 505 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 505 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 518 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 619 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 737 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 100 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 735 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 741 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 982 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.