Tees Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9AJ 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 Tees Drive, Romford, RM3 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9HH, RM3 9DH, RM3 9JE, RM3 9AL, RM3 9AH, RM3 7LP, RM3 7YX, RM3 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 9AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40% | 36.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 43.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 45.3% | 43.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 9AJ this area, 28.3% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 28.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 20.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 80.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 91.7% | 84.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tees Drive was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tees Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 232nd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tees Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-10-20 | £805,395 |
| 2 Tees Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-01-15 | £718,023 |
| 6 Tees Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-10-13 | £747,933 |
| 20 Tees Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £573,000 | 2021-04-12 | £688,259 |
| 22 Tees Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2013-07-31 | £749,630 |
RM3 9AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9AJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrebourne Primary School Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7YT | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Hill School Church Road , Noak Hill RM4 1LD | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Expresso | 161 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 492 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 492 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 743 yd | |
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 752 yd | |
| Noak Hill Taveners Cricket Club | Church Road, Noak Hill | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Ground VICTORY HALL VICTORY HALL CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.