Cricklade Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8LA 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 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, RM3 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8LP, RM3 8LJ, RM3 8DQ, RM3 8LH, RM3 8JX, RM3 8EL, RM3 8DF, RM3 8AT, RM3 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.6% | 53.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 31.3% | 34.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 53.3% | 46.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 39.8% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 27.8% | 16.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 35.1% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.5% | 73.3% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 90.5% | 72.5% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 72% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.4% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklade Avenue was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklade Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 189th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-03 | £410,887 |
| 26 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-09-27 | £391,527 |
| 13 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-02-22 | £374,957 |
| 32 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £378,364 |
| 59 Cricklade Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-12-11 | £362,259 |
RM3 8LA 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 876 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,833 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 | 987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,520 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 Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Fat Italian Pizza & Pasta | Unit 6a Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 312 yd | |
| Bread & Breakfast | 5 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 357 yd | |
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 312 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 357 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 403 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 467 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 484 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 501 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.