Chippenham Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8HU 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 Chippenham Close, Romford, RM3 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8DH, RM3 8HT, RM3 8DJ, RM3 8DB, RM3 8HR, RM3 7TX, RM3 8ED, RM3 8HP, RM3 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 30.9% | 46.8% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 42.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 1.6% | -11.0% | 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 | 41.8% | 54.7% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 29.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 34.3% | 19.7% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 21.3% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 25.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 87.2% | 69.6% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 89.2% | 78.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 79.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chippenham Close was 128.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chippenham Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 117th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chippenham Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-04-09 | £310,994 |
| 5 Chippenham Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2019-08-30 | £377,139 |
| 13 Chippenham Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-07-13 | £369,895 |
| 5 Chippenham Close, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £224,550 | 2015-02-02 | £359,209 |
| 9 Chippenham Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-09-06 | £413,919 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8HU 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,057 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 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 719 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 117 yd | |
| F Cooke Pie & Mash | 67a Farnham Road, Romford | 156 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 216 yd | |
| Tea Cozy Cafe | 7-11 The Arcade, Harold Hill | 237 yd | |
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 156 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 199 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 244 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 451 yd | |
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 210 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 211 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 214 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 395 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 967 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 | 1,022 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 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.