Priory Path is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9AR 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 Priory Path, Romford, RM3 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9AS, RM3 9AT, RM3 9AP, RM3 9ET, RM3 9AL, RM3 9ES, RM3 9EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 9AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 54.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM3 9AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 29.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 53.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 54.2% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 30.4% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 22.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 80.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 93.8% | 85.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 85.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Path was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priory Path has the 42nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 263rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Priory Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-08-09 | £808,248 |
| 8 Priory Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £559,310 | 2024-01-29 | £603,653 |
| 6 Priory Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-05-27 | £674,245 |
| 1 Priory Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-02-19 | £664,809 |
| 2 Priory Path, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-05-25 | £691,769 |
RM3 9AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 912 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Expresso | 161 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 496 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 496 yd | |
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 829 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza Romford | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 829 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School DAGNAM PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Ground VICTORY HALL VICTORY HALL CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Drapers Academy SETTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.