RM3 0ES is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chelsworth Drive, 0.6km 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 0ES offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00011485 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELSWORTH DRIVE, RM3 0ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSWORTH DRIVE, RM3 0ES.
256
49
£ 57,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM3 0ES 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM3 0ES — age 49, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM3 0ES. The average age is 49.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 431,000
12 sales · Mean £ 423,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM3 0ES has low crime rates — 30 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
Broadford Primary School
Mead Primary School
Harold Court Primary School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Redden Court School
Harold Wood Primary School
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Martins0.7 km
- MRH Faringdon0.9 km
- Nicky's News0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harold Wood Sports Association0.8 km
- King Harold0.4 km
- The Saxon King1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Bread & Breakfast0.7 km
- Cafe Break0.4 km
- Harold Wood Memorial Hall0.6 km
- Jump Evolution0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.4 km
- Jayam Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Tesco Garage0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Fat Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Tower Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Jasmin Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- The Royal Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harold Wood0.5 km
- Gidea Park2.3 km
- Emerson Park3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Wood Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM30ES · Data under Open Government Licence