Cecil Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2NB 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 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2NA, RM11 2NN, RM11 2NP, RM11 2NS, RM11 2NL, RM11 2NW, RM11 2NH, RM11 2NU, RM11 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 2NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 31.2% | 28.3% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 61.8% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 52% | 56.3% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 5.1% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.8% | 17.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 33.1% | 18.4% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 74.7% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 96.3% | 84.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 | 95.1% | 85.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% higher than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cecil Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-06-24 | £578,994 |
| 102 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2025-03-27 | £531,613 |
| 82 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2025-03-14 | £579,941 |
| 48 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-02-26 | £477,416 |
| 94 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-04-12 | £632,839 |
RM11 2NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,659 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 | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 108 | 108 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 298 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 298 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 342 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 347 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 298 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 937 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 281 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 294 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 347 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 281 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 874 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.