Greytowers Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 1JD is located in the St Andrew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greytowers Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 1JJ, RM11 1JH, RM11 1JF, RM11 1JG, RM11 1JZ, RM11 1XR, RM11 1JP, RM11 1JE, RM11 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 1JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 36.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 47% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 17.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.7% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 27.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 85.8% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greytowers Avenue was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greytowers Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 226th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-12-13 | £601,216 |
| 66 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-12-12 | £395,787 |
| 75 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-10-06 | £273,545 |
| 79 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-08-18 | £342,915 |
| 81 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-07-22 | £286,350 |
RM11 1JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM11 1JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uraswamy's | 17 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Tarantino | 51 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 49 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Zarana | 55 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| KFC | 11 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langtons Hall | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 351 yd | |
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 366 yd | |
| The Chequers | 121 North Street, Hornchurch | 478 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 510 yd | |
| [email protected] | 155 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Hornchurch | 57 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 59 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Chicken Valley & Pizza | 1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 397 yd | |
| Fu Wing | 108 North Street, Hornchurch | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 421 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 571 yd | |
| Tesco | 77-79 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 486 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 705 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.