North Hill Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9AW 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 North Hill Drive, Romford, RM3 9AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9AN, RM3 7AE, RM3 7YU, RM3 7YX, RM3 9UR, RM3 7YP, RM3 7YT, RM3 7AF, RM3 7YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 9AW, 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 | 56% | 54.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44% | 45.8% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 39% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 33.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 16.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 18.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 9AW this area, 29.9% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 29.9% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 15.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 21.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.8% | 84.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 92% | 82.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hill Drive was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Hill Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 86th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-30 | £412,133 |
| 100 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £416,500 | 2024-07-12 | £436,639 |
| Hillside Old Peoples Home North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,000,000 | 2023-12-29 | £11,761,006 |
| 106 North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-03-27 | £340,477 |
| Hillside Old Peoples Home North Hill Drive, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,151,734 | 2019-02-28 | £4,694,865 |
RM3 9AW 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,864 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,605 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 | 276 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 276 yd | |
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 363 yd | |
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 379 yd | |
| Bright Futures Kids Club | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 276 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 887 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 899 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 903 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 919 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Noak Hill Sports Complex NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL SPORTS COMPLEX NOAK HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 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 | 96.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.