Harlesden Walk is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9HS 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 Harlesden Walk, Romford, RM3 9HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9HU, RM3 9LR, RM3 9HP, RM3 9HT, RM3 9LJ, RM3 9HR, RM3 9HX, RM3 9LH, RM3 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 9HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM3 9HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 42.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 38.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 44.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 37% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 20.5% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 25.4% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.9% | 77.7% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 90.5% | 84.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 84.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlesden Walk was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harlesden Walk has the 6th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 175th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Harlesden Walk, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-10 | £315,525 |
| 26 Harlesden Walk, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-20 | £314,524 |
| 24 Harlesden Walk, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-08-12 | £421,159 |
| 12 Harlesden Walk, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-30 | £439,454 |
| 20 Harlesden Walk, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,100 | 2018-07-23 | £415,766 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 307 yd | |
| Tapestry Kitchen | 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford | 376 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 556 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 583 yd | |
| Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar | 86-88 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 556 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 583 yd | |
| The Fryery | 92 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 583 yd | |
| The Good Year | 112 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 583 yd | |
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 705 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 777 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 814 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 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 | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.