Tansey Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8BU 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 Tansey Close, Romford, RM3 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8DG, RM3 8YW, RM3 8FN, RM3 8FL, RM3 8FT, RM3 8AG, RM3 8AQ, RM3 8DW, RM3 8RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 53% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.9% | 44% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 52.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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% | 19.1% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 35.3% | 21.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.8% | 64.7% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 91.2% | 74.8% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 74.8% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.4% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tansey Close was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tansey Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 162nd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tansey Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-04-05 | £212,339 |
| 3 Tansey Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-06-23 | £405,699 |
| 6 Tansey Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-28 | £400,307 |
| 11 Tansey Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-06-14 | £379,976 |
| 4 Tansey Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2014-03-24 | £377,259 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 508 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 | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Hill Community Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 215 yd | |
| Havering & Ilford Bsac Bran.49 | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 215 yd | |
| Central Park Cafe | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 215 yd | |
| Central Park Leisure Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 215 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 201 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 372 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 478 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 132 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 399 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 417 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 429 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.