Postcode RM3 8PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Harold Wood ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kings Park Play Area.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from RM3 8PQ.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood near RM3 8PQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Harold Wood | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Harold Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Park Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Kings Park Play Area |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £486 per square foot) in Harold Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,250 up to £1,475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £700,000 | £445 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £471,500 | £504 |
| Terraced | 40 | £460,000 | £517 |
| Flats | 40 | £273,500 | £456 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £590,000 | £340,000 | £380,000 | £542,500 |
| 2017 | £555,000 | £310,000 | £395,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £530,000 | £327,500 | £425,000 | £345,000 |
| 2019 | £544,000 | £280,000 | £415,000 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | £486,000 | £255,000 | £417,250 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | £587,500 | £270,000 | £430,000 | £385,000 |
| 2022 | £645,000 | £280,000 | £475,000 | £430,000 |
| 2023 | £580,000 | £290,000 | £475,000 | £439,500 |
| 2024 | £699,000 | £308,250 | £468,500 | £417,250 |
| 2025 | £770,000 | £275,000 | £500,000 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £711,250 | £266,000 | £473,000 | £427,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £426 | £463 | £423 | £444 |
| 2017 | £402 | £470 | £442 | £409 |
| 2018 | £406 | £500 | £436 | £422 |
| 2019 | £433 | £422 | £440 | £413 |
| 2020 | £396 | £428 | £450 | £429 |
| 2021 | £419 | £445 | £451 | £459 |
| 2022 | £440 | £465 | £508 | £487 |
| 2023 | £486 | £451 | £499 | £502 |
| 2024 | £497 | £456 | £491 | £481 |
| 2025 | £501 | £461 | £493 | £491 |
| 2026 | £435 | £418 | £508 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 8PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 14, Harris Close, Romford, RM3 8PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 22, Alverstoke Road, Romford, RM3 8QR | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 4, Holt Road, Romford, RM3 8PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 5, Holt Road, Romford, RM3 8PN | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 25, Holt Road, Romford, RM3 8PN | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the RM3 8PQ postcode area, located within Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 8PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1-3 Station Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0BP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Arundel Road, Havering, RM3 0BP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience | Oak Road, Havering, RM3 0PP | Walking directions to Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Havering, RM3 0LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | Farringdon Avenue, Havering, RM3 0AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM3 8PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Edward Eagling
Harold Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Darren Christopher Wise
Harold Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Robert Goode
Harold Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Julia Lopez
Hornchurch and Upminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM3 8PQ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM3 8PQ in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £435,000 (about £486 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM3 8PQ, including Broadford Primary School (Good), Mead Primary School (Good) and Lime Academy Ravensbourne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM3 8PQ is Harold Wood in TfL zone 6, about 642 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
RM3 8PQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster covering RM3 8PQ is Julia Lopez (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian Edward Eagling (Harold Wood Hill Park Residents Association), Darren Christopher Wise (Harold Wood Hill Park Residents Association) and Martin Robert Goode (Harold Wood Hill Park Residents Association).