Hilldene Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8DL 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 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, RM3 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 7UB, RM3 8DS, RM3 8DT, RM3 8HD, RM3 7FF, RM3 7XP, RM3 7FE, RM3 7UD, RM3 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 8DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 42% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.7% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 7.5% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 52.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 29.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 16.9% | -12.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 13.9% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 14.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 31.5% | 17.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.5% | 66.2% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 85.9% | 70.5% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 70.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19.7% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldene Avenue was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilldene Avenue has the 38th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 274th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-01-17 | £410,403 |
| Apartment 7 Lupin Lodge, 161 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-31 | £305,263 |
| Apartment 3 Lupin Lodge, 161 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-13 | £244,121 |
| 157 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-11-11 | £364,652 |
| 129 Hilldene Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-27 | £430,131 |
RM3 8DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 883 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 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,135 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Cozy Cafe | 7-11 The Arcade, Harold Hill | 190 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 198 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 202 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 315 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 92 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 202 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 272 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 727 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 142 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 154 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 173 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 660 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.