Family-life report

Is RM3 Heaton good for families?

RM3 scores 45/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 129). Around 32.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

4

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

6

Family density

Who lives in RM3?

High · 28–34%32.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

61 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,379

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

94/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in RM3 — FAQ

Is RM3 good for families with kids?
RM3 scores 45/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 129). Within 1km you'll find 4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets. 32.2% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near RM3?
Havering has a large secondary estate and generally wider catchments than inner London, plus two grammar schools outside the distance rules.
How long is the commute from RM3 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from RM3 is 61 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in RM3?
Band D council tax in RM3 is £2,379 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in RM3?
4 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 6 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does RM3 compare to other London areas for families?
RM3 ranks 129 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full RM3 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View RM3 family report