Faringdon Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8JU 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 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, RM3 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8PR, RM3 8PB, RM3 8AF, RM3 9FD, RM3 8PA, RM3 9PA, RM3 9HJ, RM3 8DW, RM3 8PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.6% | 53% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.9% | 44% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 52.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.6% | 19.1% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 35.3% | 21.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.8% | 64.7% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 91.2% | 74.8% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 74.8% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.4% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faringdon Avenue was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Faringdon Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 161st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-12 | £488,151 |
| 222 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-05 | £430,891 |
| 205 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-05-22 | £451,504 |
| 201 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-09-20 | £471,983 |
| 209 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2018-11-30 | £429,012 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,244 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Hill Community Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 240 yd | |
| Havering & Ilford Bsac Bran.49 | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 240 yd | |
| Central Park Cafe | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 240 yd | |
| Central Park Leisure Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 240 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 227 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 579 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 586 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 632 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 247 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 634 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 685 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 704 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School DAGNAM PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.