St Neots Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9LS 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 St Neots Road, Romford, RM3 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9JL, RM3 9LR, RM3 9HT, RM3 9LJ, RM3 9JJ, RM3 9LP, RM3 9HS, RM3 9HU, RM3 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM3 9LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 44.4% | 45.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 36% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.3% | 42.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 24.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 22.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 78% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 91.9% | 76.6% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 75.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Neots Road was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Neots Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 229th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Neots Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-08-18 | £427,616 |
| 19 St Neots Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-01-17 | £371,049 |
| 15 St Neots Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-01-17 | £369,768 |
| 1 St Neots Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-06-05 | £418,831 |
| 25 St Neots Road, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2010-10-15 | £282,831 |
RM3 9LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,068 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 | 259 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 420 yd | |
| Mumbai Cafe | 11 Melksham Gardens, Romford | 433 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 491 yd | |
| Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar | 86-88 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 420 yd | |
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 867 yd | |
| Henderson Sports & Social Club | Kenilworth Avenue, Romford | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 491 yd | |
| The Fryery | 92 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 491 yd | |
| The Good Year | 112 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 491 yd | |
| Central Park Kiosk | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 801 yd | |
| Jasmin Indian Takeaway | Gubbins Lane, Romford | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 847 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 13-15 Station Road, Harold Wood | 885 yd | |
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Central Park Leisure Centre GOOSHAYS DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.