Tarnworth Road is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9UJ 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 Tarnworth Road, Romford, RM3 9UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9UH, RM3 9UP, RM3 9XJ, RM3 9YL, RM3 9YP, RM3 9UL, RM3 9UE, RM3 9PS, RM3 9XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM3 9UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 49.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.3% | 47.3% | 13.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 32.5% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 35% | 20.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 19.8% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 26.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 93.5% | 79.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 80% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarnworth Road was 146.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tarnworth Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 93rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 172.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Tarnworth Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-10-15 | £450,885 |
| 18 Tarnworth Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-09-14 | £473,026 |
| 46 Tarnworth Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £309,500 | 2018-11-26 | £371,473 |
| 14 Tarnworth Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-15 | £299,706 |
| 18 Tarnworth Road, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-06-23 | £341,776 |
RM3 9UJ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 679 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 3,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 325 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 451 yd | |
| Maylands Golf Club | Colchester Road, Romford | 553 yd | |
| Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar | 86-88 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 560 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Sports & Social Club | Kenilworth Avenue, Romford | 306 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romford Dragon | Colchester Road, Romford | 513 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Colchester Road, Romford | 513 yd | |
| Stop N Munch | Colchester Road, Romford | 513 yd | |
| Rock N Roe | Colchester Road, Romford | 513 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersons Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND KENILWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School DAGNAM PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Drapers Academy SETTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 783 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.