Dunster Close is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 3AT is located in the Mawneys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunster Close, Romford, RM5 3AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 3AU, RM5 3AX, RM7 8HD, RM5 3DR, RM5 3HP, RM7 8RA, RM7 8QH, RM7 8QJ, RM7 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM5 3AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM5 3AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 31.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 53.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.8% | 14.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 28.6% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 76.7% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 93.8% | 80% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 92.7% | 79.8% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunster Close was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Marshalls & Rise Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunster Close has the 58th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Marshalls & Rise Park and the 288th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 470.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Dunster Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-02-08 | £452,698 |
| 6 Dunster Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-08-02 | £542,637 |
| 52 Dunster Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2022-02-21 | £462,692 |
| 28 Dunster Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-01 | £439,612 |
| 40 Dunster Close, Romford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2020-02-10 | £419,122 |
RM5 3AT 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.
RM5 3AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crownfield Infant School White Hart Lane , Collier Row RM7 8JB | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Havering Road , RM1 4QX | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | 3 Redriff Road, Romford | 129 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 39 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 251 yd | |
| Caspian Sea Fish Bar | 55 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 256 yd | |
| Wongs | 47 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 256 yd | |
| Happy Eater Cafe | 136 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 120 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 187 yd | |
| Winchesters | 119-121 Cross Road, Mawneys | 551 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Kitchen | 140 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 262 yd | |
| The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 574 yd | |
| Chick 'n' Shack | 55 White Hart Lane, Romford | 609 yd | |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar | 37 White Hart Lane, Romford | 609 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala/Grill Wala/Dosa Wala | 83-95 Hainault Road, Collier Row | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Eastern Avenue West, Romford | 869 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 163 Mawney Road, Romford | 917 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 137-141 North Street, Romford | 937 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 1,013 yd | |
| Aldi | 7-9 Marlborough Road, Romford | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Romford EASTERN AVENUE WEST | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| Crownfield Junior School WHITE HART LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| King George Playing Field (Mawney Park) EASTERN AVENUE WEST | grass pitches | 743 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.