RM3 0BY is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Ardleigh Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Harold Wood ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00011455 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM3 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM3 0BY.
270
40
£ 57,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM3 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RM3 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM3 0BY. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM3 0BY has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
The Royal Liberty School
Broadford Primary School
Redden Court School
Hilldene Primary School
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sunnys News0.9 km
- Martins1.0 km
- MRH Faringdon0.6 km
- Next Retail0.1 km
- Raymond News0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure1.0 km
- Bread & Breakfast1.0 km
- Cafe 1080.9 km
- Cosy Cafe0.9 km
- Jump Evolution0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Jayam Cash & Carry1.0 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- Tesco Garage0.2 km
- Spar0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Curry Pot0.1 km
- Essex Best Kebab0.9 km
- Fat Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Poseidon Fish Bar0.9 km
- Tower Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ardleigh0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harold Wood1.3 km
- Gidea Park1.4 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM30BY · Data under Open Government Licence