Postcode RM3 8FT is located in a major urban area, within the Gooshays ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Harold Hill East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harold Hill East is £58,436 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Park.
Harold Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Harold Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harold Hill East is £58,436 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM3 8FT.
Harold Hill East near RM3 8FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Harold Wood | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Harold Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £408,000 in Gooshays area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £214,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 81 | £408,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gooshays
In the RM3 8FT postcode area, located within Harold Hill East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 8FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Gooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 8QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Havering, RM3 8EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Pound Town | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DB | Walking directions to Pound Town |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Farnham Road, Havering, RM3 8DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.