Camborne Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8QP 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 Camborne Avenue, Romford, RM3 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8RB, RM3 8QJ, RM3 8QH, RM3 8PN, RM3 8QA, RM3 8RD, RM3 8RR, RM3 8RT, RM3 8RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 8QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 37.6% | 38.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.6% | 19.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.9% | 70.9% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 85.1% | 68.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 16.6% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 68.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.5% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camborne Avenue was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Camborne Avenue has the 36th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 217th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Camborne Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-08-28 | £441,416 |
| 111 Camborne Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-11 | £510,763 |
| 92 Camborne Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-13 | £422,672 |
| 103 Camborne Avenue, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2023-02-27 | £452,439 |
| 73 Camborne Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-11-19 | £772,697 |
RM3 8QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM3 8QP 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 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 | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Evolution | Spilsby Road, Harold Hill | 213 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 264 yd | |
| Bread & Breakfast | 5 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 317 yd | |
| Fat Italian Pizza & Pasta | Unit 6a Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 918 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 317 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 418 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 431 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 745 yd | |
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 431 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 744 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 904 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 922 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.