Kings Lynn Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8BW 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 Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, RM3 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8AY, RM3 8BN, RM3 8AZ, RM3 8BQ, RM3 8YT, RM3 8XP, RM3 8BZ, RM3 8HX, RM3 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 49.7% | 54% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 8BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 61.7% | 64.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 21.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 53.9% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 10.1% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 20.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 20.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 21.9% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.3% | 70.2% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.5% | 86% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 84.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Lynn Drive was 204.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.5% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Lynn Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 58th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ingleton House Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-02-14 | £172,845 |
| 9 Ingleton House Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-16 | £177,259 |
| 10 Ingleton House Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-08-28 | £209,202 |
| 12 Ingleton House Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2019-03-19 | £190,891 |
| 10 Ingleton House Kings Lynn Drive, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-12-01 | £167,308 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8BW 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 | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 937 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 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 970 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,786 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 George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 82 yd | |
| Tea Cozy Cafe | 7-11 The Arcade, Harold Hill | 195 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 213 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 276 yd | |
| Harold Hill Community Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 122 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 213 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 296 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 412 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 215 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 234 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 249 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 341 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.