RM3 0DS is a safe, established residential area on The Ridgeway, 0.7km from Harold Wood in Havering. Administratively it sits within Harold Wood ward and the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.
For serious buyers, RM3 0DS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k, down 20.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM3 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00011486 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RIDGEWAY, RM3 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, RM3 0DS.
374
39
£ 57,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM3 0DS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM3 0DS's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £667k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £667k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM3 0DS. The average age is 39.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 645,000
3 sales · Mean £ 598,333
Semi-Detached
£ 616,250
4 sales · Mean £ 633,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM3 0DS has low crime rates — 32 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
Harold Court Primary School
Mead Primary School
Redden Court School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
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- Martins0.8 km
- MRH Faringdon1.0 km
- Nicky's News0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Harold Wood Sports Association0.7 km
- King Harold0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Bread & Breakfast0.8 km
- Cafe Break0.3 km
- Harold Wood Memorial Hall0.5 km
- Jump Evolution0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Jayam Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Tesco Garage0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Fat Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Tower Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Jasmin Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- The Royal Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harold Wood0.4 km
- Gidea Park2.3 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Wood Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM30DS · Data under Open Government Licence