RM3 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Gubbins Lane, 0.8km from Harold Wood in Havering. Administratively it sits within Harold Wood ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM3, RM3 0BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00011486 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUBBINS LANE, RM3 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUBBINS LANE, RM3 0BL.
374
39
£ 57,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM3 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM3 0BL — age 39, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £401k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM3 0BL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 398,333
Terraced
£ 400,000
7 sales · Mean £ 407,428
Semi-Detached
£ 382,500
2 sales · Mean £ 382,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM3 0BL has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harold Court Primary School
Redden Court School
Harold Wood Primary School
Mead Primary School
Broadford Primary School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Martins1.0 km
- Nicky's News0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.1 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
- Williams Bakery0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harold Wood Sports Association0.6 km
- King Harold0.1 km
- Array Essex0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.1 km
- Bread & Breakfast1.0 km
- Cafe Break0.1 km
- Harold Wood Memorial Hall0.3 km
- Jump Evolution0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Tower Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Jasmin Indian Takeaway0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harold Wood0.2 km
- Gidea Park2.4 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Wood Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM30BL · Data under Open Government Licence