Postcode Analysis Havering, London

COLCHESTER ROAD, RM3 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLCHESTER ROAD, RM3 0AG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RM3 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM3 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colchester Road, 0.2km from Harold Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Gooshays ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.

For families considering a move, RM3 0AG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00011389 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM3 0AG. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM3 0AG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary9
Drugs9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Harold Court Primary School

Good388 pupils0.7 km
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Drapers' Academy

Good1219 pupils0.8 km
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Drapers' Maylands Primary School

Good361 pupils0.8 km
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Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Lime Academy Forest Approach

Good157 pupils1.1 km
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Mead Primary School

Good734 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • AZAAD Newsagent0.9 km
  • Bon Bon Food Store0.1 km
  • Continental Food Store0.9 km
  • Express Supermarket0.9 km
  • Petersfield Post Office0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe 900.9 km
  • Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe0.7 km
  • Inco Turkiish Restaurant & Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Maylands Golf Club0.4 km
  • Tapestry Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Rock N Roe0.1 km
  • The Fryery0.9 km
  • The Romford Dragon0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Spice Touch0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Henderson Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • The Saxon King0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harold Wood1.5 km
  • Brentwood3.8 km
  • Gidea Park3.8 km