Petersfield Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 9XA 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 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, RM3 9XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 9YS, RM3 9NH, RM3 9XH, RM3 9XB, RM3 9YR, RM3 9XJ, RM3 9NJ, RM3 9UL, RM3 9NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 9XA is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 46.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 53.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 35.5% | 41.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 40.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.3% | 44.1% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.7% | 23.4% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.9% | 72.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 85.1% | 76.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 76.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 0.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersfield Avenue was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Gooshays average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petersfield Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Gooshays and the 88th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-05-27 | £420,549 |
| 284 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2019-08-08 | £354,172 |
| 284 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-10-26 | £380,661 |
| 306 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-10-19 | £389,618 |
| 284 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-06-29 | £345,768 |
RM3 9XA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Court Primary School Church Road , Harold Wood RM3 0SH | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9RT | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School Settle Road , RM3 9XR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,483 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 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 4,156 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 | 963 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 3,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 527 yd | |
| Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe | 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford | 607 yd | |
| Maylands Golf Club | Colchester Road, Romford | 608 yd | |
| Tapestry Kitchen | 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford | 696 yd | |
| Cafe 90 | 90 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Sports & Social Club | Kenilworth Avenue, Romford | 232 yd | |
| The Saxon King | Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romford Dragon | Colchester Road, Romford | 319 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Colchester Road, Romford | 319 yd | |
| Stop N Munch | Colchester Road, Romford | 319 yd | |
| Rock N Roe | Colchester Road, Romford | 319 yd | |
| Spice Touch | 108 Petersfield Avenue, Romford | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersons Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND KENILWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Heavenly Ladies Gym PETERSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School DAGNAM PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Central Park PETERSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Drapers Academy SETTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.