Veronica Close, Romford, RM3 8JN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8JN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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	52.5%	53.3%	0.8%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	47.5%	46.7%	-0.8%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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 8JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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	35.9%	52.8%	16.9%	37.9%	14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	30.6%	23.4%	-7.2%	44.2%	-20.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.8%	2.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	21.5%	15.5%	-6.0%	9.1%	6.4%
Widowed	8.1%	4.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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	30.2%	44.2%	14.0%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	36.8%	28.2%	-8.6%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	21.5%	14.2%	-7.3%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	9.9%	10.5%	0.6%	4.0%	6.5%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.9%	26.3%	-19.6%	18.2%	8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	16.5%	6.0%	9.6%	6.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	14.3%	-2.4%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.9%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	13.5%	4.4%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	21.4%	10.9%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	5.4%	2%	-3.4%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	5.4%	8.9%	3.5%	2.5%	6.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.0%	1.3%
Other Black	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Mixed Other	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	0.8%	2.1%
White	82.6%	76.9%	-5.7%	81.4%	-4.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.3% 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	87.2%	82.3%	-4.9%	83.2%	-0.9%
European Union	2.1%	4.9%	2.8%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	7.4%	6.6%	-0.8%	2.7%	3.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	82.1%	-4.7%	83.2%	-1.1%
10+ Years	0%	11.4%	11.4%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	2.5%	4.8%	2.3%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	8.7%	0%	-8.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.7%	76.7%	-9.0%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
France	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	21.2%	13.5%	7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	42.9%	46.2%	-3.3%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	5.4%	6.5%	-1.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Veronica Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Veronica Close was 188.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.5% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Veronica Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 73rd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in RM3 8JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Veronica Close are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Veronica Close, Romford, RM3 8JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM3 8JN

Average Price
£186,063

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£186,063

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Veronica Close

Average Price
£195,021

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£195,021

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Veronica CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-09-22	£211,613
5 Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-12-20	£211,797
5 Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-06-30	£180,171
40 Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-03-11	£206,900
50 Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£164,000	2016-02-12	£201,347

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM3 8JN

Employment

RM3 8JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Student (economically inactive)	19
Self-Employed	18
Other	14
Looking after home or family	14
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	3
Education	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilldene Junior School Grange Road , RM3 7DU	- not rated	533 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hilldene Infants' School Grange Road , RM3 7DU	- not rated	533 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU	- not rated	533 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS	3out of 4	715 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS	3out of 4	786 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ	- not rated	1,728 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ	3out of 4	1,728 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS	- not rated	2,157 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS	4out of 4	2,157 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR	- not rated	2,370 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,328 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB	- not rated	4,996 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN	- not rated	698 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB	- not rated	813 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB	- not rated	1,238 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU	- not rated	1,617 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonald's	Straight Road, Romford	240 yd
Lithuanian & English Food Stop	65 Faringdon Avenue, Romford	419 yd
Subway & Budgens	Faringdon Avenue, Romford	430 yd
Harold Hill Cafe	Faringdon Avenue, Romford	592 yd
Chennai Mirchi	Faringdon Avenue, Romford	592 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Raj Bilash	Faringdon Avenue, Romford	592 yd
Hot and Tasty	68 Masefield Crescent, Romford	602 yd
Fat Indian Takeaway	Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue	603 yd
Tower Fish & Chips	13 Camborne Avenue, Romford	702 yd
Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra	Bryant Avenue, Romford	836 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	35 Briar Road, Romford	90 yd
Jayam Cash & Carry	Faringdon Avenue, Romford	592 yd
Tesco Extra	Bryant Avenue, Romford	836 yd
Tesco Garage	Bryant Avenue, Romford	836 yd
Sainsbury's	44 Farnham Road, Romford	913 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	530 yd
The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	784 yd
Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD	golf	827 yd
Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST	grass pitches	986 yd
Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road	health and fitness suite	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	1.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.51 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM3 8JN