Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, RM11 1SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 1SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	51.7%	1.6%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.9%	48.3%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RM11 1SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.2%	26.8%	-2.4%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	62.2%	-0.1%	44.2%	18.0%
Separated	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.9%	6%	1.1%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	2.6%	4.3%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.9%	51.8%	0.9%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	39.4%	34.5%	-4.9%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	7.8%	10.6%	2.8%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	1.3%	2.8%	1.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.2%	10.4%	-5.8%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	11.4%	-5.2%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	18.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	5.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	21.1%	4.2%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	31.8%	10.7%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	4.2%	3%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	5.9%	5.4%	3.1%	2.8%
Pakistani	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	92.2%	88%	-4.2%	81.4%	6.6%
Arab	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	89%	-4.8%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	1.3%	5.4%	4.1%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.7%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	88.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0.3%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Lithuania	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.3%	37.2%	-8.9%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Wedlake Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wedlake Close was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Wedlake Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 149th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RM11 1SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wedlake Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, RM11 1SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM11 1SP

Average Price
£480,597

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£480,597

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wedlake Close

Average Price
£503,319

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£503,319

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wedlake CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-03-18	£529,714
2 Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£380,000	2021-02-19	£443,764
8 Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£440,000	2020-12-18	£519,725
1 Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2018-10-27	£507,151
3 Wedlake Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£410,000	2017-09-20	£502,738

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM11 1SP

Employment

RM11 1SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	28
Construction	27
Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	279 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	279 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD	3out of 4	788 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP	4out of 4	804 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU	4out of 4	1,459 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ	3out of 4	1,636 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB	3out of 4	1,679 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR	3out of 4	1,845 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD	3out of 4	1,851 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT	2out of 4	1,885 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU	- not rated	3,464 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR	2out of 4	4,541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR	2out of 4	638 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS	- not rated	1,862 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	2,615 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP	- not rated	2,908 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR	- not rated	2,965 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Theatre	Billet Lane, Hornchurch	163 yd
Hornchurch Baptist Church	21 North Street, Hornchurch	212 yd
Frenchs	3 North Street, Hornchurch	212 yd
Zero7 Restaurant	7 North Street, Hornchurch	212 yd
The Pink Parachute	6 North Street, Hornchurch	224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hornchurch Conservative Club	25 North Street, Hornchurch	163 yd
The Fatling	109 High Street, Hornchurch	260 yd
Langtons Hall	Billet Lane, Hornchurch	295 yd
The Chequers	121 North Street, Hornchurch	304 yd
V Bar	197a High Street, Hornchurch	396 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Valley & Pizza	1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch	344 yd
Fu Wing	108 North Street, Hornchurch	386 yd
Nishan Tandoori	106b North Street, Hornchurch	386 yd
Oh My Cod	96 North Street, Hornchurch	386 yd
Subway	6 Station Lane, Hornchurch	402 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	North Street, Hornchurch	212 yd
Sainsbury's	101-105 High Street, Hornchurch	260 yd
Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS	Billet Lane, Hornchurch	338 yd
Lidl	31 High Street, Hornchurch	483 yd
Tesco	77-79 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	164 yd
Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS	health and fitness suite	478 yd
St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE	grass pitches	593 yd
Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD	grass pitches	937 yd
Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD	indoor bowls	949 yd
Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE	health and fitness suite	979 yd
Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.