Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MATTHEWS CLOSE, RM3 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTHEWS CLOSE, RM3 0DN.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RM3 0DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 24% 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 0DN is a safe, established residential area on Matthews Close, 1.0km from Harold Wood in Havering. Administratively it sits within Harold Wood ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RM3 0DN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00176959 (shared with 30 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 0DN. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 151,800

Terraced

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

RM3 0DN has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime22
Public order20
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Redden Court School

Outstanding969 pupils0.6 km
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Harold Wood Primary School

Good614 pupils0.8 km
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Harold Court Primary School

Good388 pupils1.0 km
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Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.2 km
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Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.2 km
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Lime Academy Ravensbourne

Good79 pupils1.2 km
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Broadford Primary School

Good666 pupils1.2 km
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Mead Primary School

Good734 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nicky's News0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Williams Bakery0.2 km
  • News & Wine0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Harold Wood Sports Association0.3 km
  • King Harold0.2 km
  • Array Essex0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bamboo Garden0.2 km
  • Cafe Break0.2 km
  • Harold Wood Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jasmin Indian Takeaway0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harold Wood0.2 km
  • Gidea Park2.2 km
  • Emerson Park2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Harold Wood Rail Station0.1 km