Greytowers Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 1JE 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 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 1JF, RM12 4XU, RM11 1TP, RM12 4UP, RM12 4UN, RM11 1XS, RM12 4XQ, RM12 4FS, RM12 4XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 1JE 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 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greytowers Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Andrew's and the 370th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-10-10 | £677,117 |
| 9 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £608,000 | 2024-10-01 | £648,327 |
| 7 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-12-15 | £684,228 |
| 1 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-09-05 | £631,534 |
| 3 Grey Towers Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2019-08-30 | £640,743 |
RM11 1JE 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 1JE 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 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior School Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 157 yd | |
| Tarantino | 51 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | 49 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Zarana | 55 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| KFC | 11 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 176 yd | |
| Langtons Hall | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 474 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 476 yd | |
| The Fatling | 109 High Street, Hornchurch | 485 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Hornchurch | 57 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 59 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Chicken Valley & Pizza | 1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 300 yd | |
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 157 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 485 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 486 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 573 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 339 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 687 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.