Squirrels Heath Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2DY is located in the Squirrels Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2EW, RM11 2EG, RM11 2DX, RM11 2EN, RM11 2HZ, RM11 2HY, RM11 2LJ, RM11 2SD, RM11 2GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM11 2DY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 55.7% | 27% | -28.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 56% | 24.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 56.3% | 54.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 26.7% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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 | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 16% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 41% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 16.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 86.2% | 70% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88.6% | 85.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 86.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 15.3% | 1.7% | 13.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squirrels Heath Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Marshalls & Rise Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-10-03 | £205,000 |
| 116 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2024-08-14 | £595,385 |
| 118 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-05-13 | £592,851 |
| 114 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2024-04-29 | £1,045,133 |
| 130 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-07-08 | £673,133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 11 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 180 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 195 yd | |
| Cafe 108 | 108 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 245 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 245 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 195 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 195 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 215 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 230 yd | |
| Great Wall | 90 Station Road, Gidea Park | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 230 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 405 Brentwood Road, Romford | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 180 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.