Amersham Drive is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9HL 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 Amersham Drive, Romford, RM3 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9JB, RM3 9HX, RM3 9JH, RM3 9HP, RM3 8PS, RM3 8PT, RM3 9HJ, RM3 9HU, RM3 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 9HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.3% | 52% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 43.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.2% | 24.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 9% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 14.6% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 27.7% | 18.2% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 83.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 91.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 81.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amersham Drive was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amersham Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 169th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Amersham Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £458,493 |
| 4 Amersham Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-11-06 | £414,228 |
| 8 Amersham Drive, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2015-10-19 | £467,038 |
| 4 Amersham Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-08 | £422,590 |
| 4 Amersham Drive, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2012-03-23 | £381,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 1,098 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 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Kitchen | 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford | 380 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 455 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar | 86-88 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Harold Hill Community Centre | Gooshays Drive, Romford | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 566 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 504 yd | |
| The Fryery | 92 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 504 yd | |
| The Good Year | 112 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 504 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 517 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 555 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 44 Farnham Road, Romford | 995 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Farnham Road, Romford | 1,014 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 6-8 Farnham Road, Romford | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School DAGNAM PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.