Trowbridge Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8YW is located in the Gooshays 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 Trowbridge Road, Romford, RM3 8YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8DG, RM3 8BU, RM3 8AG, RM3 8AQ, RM3 8AN, RM3 8AZ, RM3 8RX, RM3 8FN, RM3 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8YW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 56.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 43.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8YW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 45.1% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 27.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.9% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 22% | 16.2% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 35% | 24.9% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 16.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 23.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 16.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| White | 83.5% | 62% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 89% | 74.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 74.1% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 21.5% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trowbridge Road was 173.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.1% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trowbridge Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 74th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Trowbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-04 | £410,887 |
| 39 Trowbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-12-08 | £470,440 |
| 48 Trowbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-04 | £277,987 |
| 42 Trowbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-30 | £259,146 |
| 31 Trowbridge Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-12 | £465,148 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM3 8YW 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church Centre | Chippenham Road, Romford | 200 yd | |
| Harold Hill Community Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 258 yd | |
| Havering & Ilford Bsac Bran.49 | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 258 yd | |
| Central Park Cafe | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 258 yd | |
| Central Park Leisure Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 240 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 246 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 310 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 416 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 175 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 338 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 355 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 367 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 59.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.0% |
| 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.