Faircross Avenue is in Romford and in Havering district. RM5 3SX is located in the Havering-atte-Bower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faircross Avenue, Romford, RM5 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM5 3SU, RM5 3TL, RM5 3TA, RM5 3UU, RM5 3UJ, RM5 3RR, RM5 3YS, RM5 3TJ, RM5 3ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM5 3SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 54.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 45.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 50.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 27.6% | 23.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 14% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 26.4% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 72.5% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.3% | 83.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 83.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faircross Avenue was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Havering-atte-Bower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faircross Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Havering-atte-Bower and the 235th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Faircross Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2023-05-19 | £472,503 |
| 45 Faircross Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-23 | £512,919 |
| 47 Faircross Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £376,250 | 2018-12-11 | £451,057 |
| 25 Faircross Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-08-01 | £394,220 |
| 27 Faircross Avenue, Romford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-05-11 | £420,578 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Junior School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Park Infant School Annan Way , Rise Park RM1 4UD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,900 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 | 4,728 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vindaloo / Manzil Tandoori | 43 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 250 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co | 81 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 350 yd | |
| 4 Coffee Lounge | 4 Moray Way, Romford | 438 yd | |
| Tweed Way Hall Community Association | Tweed Way, Romford | 453 yd | |
| Olive Tree Cafe | 265 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Tree | 73 Gobions Avenue, Romford | 310 yd | |
| Gravity Bar | 322 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 674 yd | |
| RM5 Lounge | 11 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 711 yd | |
| Bell & Gate | 248 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 867 yd | |
| Colley Rowe Inn | 54-56 Collier Row Road, Romford | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Fish Bar | 2b Moray Way, Romford | 438 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 5 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 585 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 3 Chase Cross Road, Romford | 585 yd | |
| Churchill's / Serial Griller | 15 Clockhouse Lane, Romford | 711 yd | |
| 12th Street | 4 Collier Row Road, Romford | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 8-12 Moray Way, Romford | 438 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford | 693 yd | |
| Aldi | 89-97 Collier Row Road, Romford | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Park Infant School ANNAN WAY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| North Romford Community Association CLOCKHOUSE LANE | 663 yd | |
| Bower Park Academy HAVERING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Rise Park BEAULY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 222.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.