Tavistock Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8HF 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 Tavistock Close, Romford, RM3 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8HQ, RM3 8PL, RM3 0AA, RM3 8HN, RM3 8HY, RM3 8HG, RM3 8AA, RM3 8HZ, RM3 7PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 39.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 42.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 45.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 37.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.8% | 26.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 9.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 29.2% | 19.6% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 72.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 88.7% | 71.7% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 71.7% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Close was 188.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% higher than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Heaton and the 69th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Tavistock Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-14 | £395,984 |
| 17 Tavistock Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-09 | £378,342 |
| 18 Tavistock Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2022-04-19 | £386,443 |
| 10 Tavistock Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2021-09-27 | £402,357 |
| 28 Tavistock Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2018-12-11 | £333,872 |
RM3 8HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,397 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 361 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Next | Colchester Road, Romford | 179 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 245 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 245 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 249 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 179 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 245 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 249 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 348 yd | |
| The Royal Indian Takeaway | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 245 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 245 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 756 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 205 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 604 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.