Childs Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2BT is located in the Squirrels Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Childs Close, Hornchurch, RM11 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2AW, RM11 2AE, RM11 2AP, RM11 2AF, RM11 2AL, RM11 2AR, RM11 2AN, RM11 2BA, RM11 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 2BT 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 | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 24.7% | 36.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 41.7% | 45.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 19.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.6% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 19.6% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 83.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 91.7% | 84.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Childs Close was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Childs Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Emerson Park and the 279th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Childs Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-09-10 | £348,159 |
| 4 Childs Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-16 | £346,397 |
| 6 Childs Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-01-27 | £141,360 |
| 6 Childs Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,706 | 2023-01-27 | £240,764 |
| 6 Childs Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-01-27 | £339,264 |
RM11 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School Salisbury Road , Gidea Park RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley School for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 922 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 4,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,526 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 | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Haven School Ardleigh House , 42 Ardleigh Green Road RM11 2LG | - not rated | 1,176 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 | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Spice | 395-405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 500 yd | |
| Towers Cafe | 206 Lyndhurst Drive, Hornchurch | 545 yd | |
| Fillers Bakery | 168 Heath Park Road, Romford | 622 yd | |
| Natural Bean Specialty Coffee | 162 Heath Park Road, Romford | 622 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 143c Heath Park Road, Romford | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drill Hotel | 400 Brentwood Road, Romford | 485 yd | |
| [email protected] | 155 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 864 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 122-124 North Street, Hornchurch | 985 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 1,008 yd | |
| The Chequers | 121 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 286 Brentwood Road, Romford | 476 yd | |
| China Town | 370 Brentwood Road, Romford | 485 yd | |
| Kervan Saray Takeaway | 368 Brentwood Road, Romford | 485 yd | |
| Number One | 374 Brentwood Road, Romford | 485 yd | |
| Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea | 236 Balgores Lane, Romford | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 378-392 Brentwood Road, Romford | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 77-79 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 590 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 948 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.