Is RM3 0AN a safe place to live?

Yes, RM3 0AN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 27 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in RM3 0AN?

The average property price in RM3 0AN is currently around £485k.

What is the population of RM3 0AN?

The population for the RM3 0AN area is approximately 302 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Havering, London

COLCHESTER ROAD, RM3 0AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10

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9/10

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7/10

workEmployment

5/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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3/10

homeHome Ownership

10/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM3 0AN combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM3 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Colchester Road, 0.2km from Harold Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Harold Wood ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.

For serious buyers, RM3 0AN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00011463 (shared with 4 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 0AN. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%

Asian / British Asian6.7%

Black / African / Caribbean3.0%

Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 471,666

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

RM3 0AN has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25

Burglary9

Vehicle crime9

Criminal damage and arson9

Drugs8

school Local Schools

Harold Court Primary School

Good388 pupils0.8 km

Drapers' Academy

Good1219 pupils0.9 km

Drapers' Maylands Primary School

Good361 pupils0.9 km

Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School

Good417 pupils1.1 km

Lime Academy Forest Approach

Good157 pupils1.2 km

Mead Primary School

Good734 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Bon Bon Food Store0.3 km
Harold Park Service Station0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Frankie's Soft Play and Cafe0.8 km
Maylands Golf Club0.4 km
The Salvation Army0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Rock N Roe0.2 km
The Romford Dragon0.2 km
Domino's Pizza0.2 km
Eastern Eye0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Henderson Sports & Social Club0.3 km
The Saxon King0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harold Wood1.6 km
Brentwood3.7 km
Gidea Park4.0 km