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.
MATTHEWS CLOSE, RM3 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTHEWS CLOSE, RM3 0DN.
248
41
£ 57,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Redden Court School
Harold Wood Primary School
Harold Court Primary School
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Broadford Primary School
Mead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harold Wood Sports Association0.3 km
- King Harold0.2 km
- Array Essex0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RM30DN · Data under Open Government Licence