Postcode RM3 9SB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dagnam Park.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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.
The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from RM3 9SB.
Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood near RM3 9SB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dagnam Park | Large | Walking directions to Dagnam Park |
| 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 9SB postcode area, located within Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 9SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.