Kingsbridge Circus is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8NJ 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 Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, RM3 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8NL, RM3 8NH, RM3 8RR, RM3 8RS, RM3 8RL, RM3 8NP, RM3 8ND, RM3 8NA, RM3 8RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 51.8% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 48.2% | -8.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 57.4% | 60.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 19.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 40.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.2% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 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 | 29.9% | 22.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 80.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 87.4% | 72% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 72.3% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsbridge Circus was 256.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.4% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsbridge Circus has the 3rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 46th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Middlesborough House Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-25 | £183,234 |
| 4 Middlesborough House Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-02-03 | £214,963 |
| 4 Middlesborough House Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-01-05 | £214,678 |
| 1 Middlesborough House Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-10-16 | £174,474 |
| 2 Middlesborough House Kingsbridge Circus, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2006-10-03 | £165,223 |
RM3 8NJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8NJ 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 83 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,164 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 | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,180 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 | 852 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Breakfast | 5 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 207 yd | |
| Jump Evolution | Spilsby Road, Harold Hill | 246 yd | |
| Fat Italian Pizza & Pasta | Unit 6a Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 290 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 298 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 207 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 290 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 298 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 586 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 298 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 796 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 807 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 923 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.