Kingsbridge Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8PA 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 Road, Romford, RM3 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8PS, RM3 8PB, RM3 8QB, RM3 8QD, RM3 9HJ, RM3 8JU, RM3 8NX, RM3 9JA, RM3 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 46.9% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.5% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around RM3 8PA this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 29.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.8% | 76.9% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 91.4% | 76.2% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 10% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 91.1% | 75.7% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsbridge Road was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsbridge Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 285th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Kingsbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-16 | £371,296 |
| 24 Kingsbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-07-31 | £361,390 |
| 30 Kingsbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-03-02 | £230,769 |
| 26 Kingsbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2018-12-20 | £380,783 |
| 26 Kingsbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,995 | 2018-09-28 | £283,672 |
RM3 8PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,189 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 | 1,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,376 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,863 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 | 396 yd | |
| Havering & Ilford Bsac Bran.49 | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 396 yd | |
| Central Park Cafe | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 396 yd | |
| Central Park Leisure Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 396 yd | |
| Bread & Breakfast | 5 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 384 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 507 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 580 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 585 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 403 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 585 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 806 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 825 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.