Joyes Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9DF is located in the Gooshays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joyes Close, Romford, RM3 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9DE, RM3 9DG, RM3 7AF, RM3 7AG, RM3 9AE, RM3 7YL, RM3 7YP, RM3 9AD, RM3 9AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 9DF, 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 9DF 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 Joyes Close was 100.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Joyes Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 196th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Joyes Close, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-30 | £520,910 |
| 4 Joyes Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,500 | 2023-05-05 | £460,208 |
| 1 Joyes Close, Romford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £138,600 | 1997-12-11 | £742,088 |
RM3 9DF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrebourne Primary School Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7YT | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Cross School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park School Havering Road North , RM1 4YY | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,959 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 | 3,706 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 | 393 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Hill School Church Road , Noak Hill RM4 1LD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas JSO Church London | 2a Taunton Road, Romford | 132 yd | |
| Cafe Expresso | 161 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 230 yd | |
| Knights Tandoori | 149 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 230 yd | |
| Koru Educational Services | 90 Taunton Road, Romford | 341 yd | |
| Fish N Chicken Harold Hill / Serial Grill | 198 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Rest | Noak Hill Road, Romford | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok-u-Like | 147 Whitchurch Road, Romford | 230 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 106 Hilldene Avenue, Romford | 621 yd | |
| Rajja's Grill | 5 Farnham Road, Romford | 631 yd | |
| L’Dees Country Kitchen | 83b Chippenham Road, Romford | 715 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 635 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 664 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 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 | 754 yd |
| Broxhill Centre (Closed) Broxhill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Havering College Of Further And Higher Education TRING GARDENS | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 987 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.