Postcode RM3 9HL is located in a major urban area, within the Gooshays ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Park.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM3 9HL.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood near RM3 9HL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Harold Wood | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Harold Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9HL postcode area, located within Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 9HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Gooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 8QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.