Living in RM3, Havering
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RM3 in Havering. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Havering: £456,759, up 3.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around RM3
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central RM3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £386,000 and a range from £168,000 to £555,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 TROWBRIDGE ROAD, RM3 8YW | flat-maisonette | £205,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| FLAT 5 MAPLE HOUSE, 75 GOOSHAYS GARDENS, RM3 8AF | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 230 FARINGDON AVENUE, RM3 8JU | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 11 KESWICK HOUSE DARTFIELDS, RM3 8BQ | flat-maisonette | £176,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 144 FARINGDON AVENUE, RM3 8JS | semi-detached | £370,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 9 GOOSHAYS GARDENS, RM3 8AF | terraced | £420,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Broadford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Mead Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
24 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bep Academy, Edullect Academy Independent School, Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery, Koru Independent AP Academy, St Mary's Hare Park School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near RM3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.5% |
| Professional occupations | 13.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
365 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RM3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Havering's figures.
Common questions about RM3
What is the average house price in RM3?
The average sold price in Havering is £456,759 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RM3?
Prices in Havering are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RM3?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central RM3 in the last 2 years is £386,000, ranging from £168,000 to £555,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RM3?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central RM3, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RM3?
365 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RM3 at risk of flooding?
Central RM3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RM3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £386,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 365 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RM3 safe?
365 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RM3 or RM2, RM3 or RM11, RM3 or RM1.
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