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RM3 8PT

Gooshays Drive

Heaton

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Detailed insights for RM3 8PT

Overview

Postcode RM3 8PT is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.7%

Approximately 30.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from RM3 8PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood near RM3 8PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM3 8PT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Harold Wood

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Harold Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM3 8PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
6,851.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.77(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(+16%)
Drugs
6.6(+6%)
Other theft
6.6(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
67.92%
Other White
27
7.8%
African
21
6.07%
Indian
12
3.47%
Other Black
9
2.6%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.38%
No qualifications
54
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
39.37%
Social rents from council
30
23.62%
Owns outright
23
18.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.45%
Other social rented
9
7.09%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Heaton

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £425K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£475,000£465
Semi-Detached30£412,500£448
Terraced56£375,500£451
Flats17£220,000£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£192,000£320,000£305,500
2017£355,000£205,000£322,500£298,750
2018£490,000£210,000£355,000£305,000
2019£367,500£185,000£327,500£307,500
2020£340,000£270,000£350,000£315,000
2021£413,500£218,500£370,000£335,000
2022£500,000£220,000£400,000£365,000
2023£515,000£198,000£415,000£375,000
2024£455,000£194,500£410,000£376,000
2025£487,500£208,500£420,000£380,000
2026£557,500£194,000£407,500£372,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£335£354£351
2017£387£364£363£352
2018£469£376£361£350
2019£369£366£374£367
2020£400£383£386£365
2021£470£378£396£394
2022£455£372£441£425
2023£495£396£454£441
2024£460£379£473£421
2025£462£386£451£444
2026£470£403£447£434
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heaton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 8PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 8PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 202525, Halesworth Road, Romford, RM3 8QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
11 Jun 202525, Halesworth Road, Romford, RM3 8QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
31 Mar 20252, Butterley Mews, Romford, RM3 8FPSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
27 Mar 202514, Melksham Close, Romford, RM3 8QXTerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Sept 202574, Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9JBTerracedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the RM3 8PT postcode area, located within Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM3 8PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBroadford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDrapers' Brookside Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 8PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM3 8PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlGooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 8QYWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM3 8PT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Iurie Bivol

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Kevin Ayres

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Khuram Amin

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Julia Lopez

Hornchurch and Upminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyHornchurch and UpminsterE14001292
WardHeatonE05013975
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Petersfield Avenue & Duck WoodE02000465
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 002EE01002299
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM3 8PT

Is RM3 8PT (Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood) safe?

The area around RM3 8PT 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.

What is the average house price near RM3 8PT?

The median sale price around RM3 8PT in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM3 8PT?

There are 13 schools close to RM3 8PT, including Mead Primary School (Good), Broadford Primary School (Good) and Drapers' Brookside Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM3 8PT?

The closest station to RM3 8PT is Harold Wood in TfL zone 6, about 961 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around RM3 8PT?

RM3 8PT 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).

Who represents RM3 8PT (Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster covering RM3 8PT is Julia Lopez (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Iurie Bivol (Reform UK), Kevin Ayres (Reform UK) and Khuram Amin (Reform UK).