Veronica Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8PD is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Veronica Close, Romford, RM3 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8JW, RM3 8GU, RM3 8JJ, RM3 8AD, RM3 8JN, RM3 7JD, RM3 7HR, RM3 8AH, RM3 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 42.8% | 52.9% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 23.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 34.8% | 42.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 8PD this area, 32.8% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 32.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 19.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 17.2% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.2% | 67.6% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 82.6% | 72.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 72.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 1% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Veronica Close was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.8% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Veronica Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 64th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Lindsey Court Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-06-30 | £256,308 |
| Flat 3 Lindsey Court Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-27 | £234,295 |
| Flat 2 Lindsey Court Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-07-13 | £237,081 |
| Flat 1 Lindsey Court Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-02-05 | £243,384 |
| Flat 4 Lindsey Court Veronica Close, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-05-22 | £252,988 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 817 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Straight Road, Romford | 285 yd | |
| Subway & Budgens | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 443 yd | |
| Lithuanian & English Food Stop | 65 Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 478 yd | |
| Mali's Cafe | 63 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 514 yd | |
| Kervan Saray | 66 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 514 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 687 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 696 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 792 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 209 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 687 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 747 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 958 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 | 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.