Langley Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8XB 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 Langley Close, Romford, RM3 8XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8BA, RM3 8EN, RM3 8AR, RM3 8PJ, RM3 8PH, RM3 8BD, RM3 8JE, RM3 8JF, RM3 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 8XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 30.9% | 46.8% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 30.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 11.1% | -8.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 5.5% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.9% | 26% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 28.5% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.5% | 61.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 83.5% | 72.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 72.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Close was 216.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.7% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 54th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 Langley Close, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 1998-04-30 | £1,955,850 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8XB 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 578 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian & English Food Stop | 65 Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 141 yd | |
| Subway & Budgens | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 190 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 381 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 381 yd | |
| Fat Italian Pizza & Pasta | Unit 6a Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 381 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 387 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 474 yd | |
| Hot and Tasty | 68 Masefield Crescent, Romford | 570 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 253 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 381 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 625 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 625 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 745 yd |
| Hilldene Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| The Gallows MASEFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Gidea Park Sports Ground GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND GIDEA PARK SPORTS GROUND EASTERN AVENUE EAST | grass pitches | 991 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.