Brookside is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2RR is located in the Emerson Park 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 Brookside, Hornchurch, RM11 2RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2RS, RM11 2RJ, RM11 2QT, RM11 2RL, RM11 2LW, RM11 2RP, RM11 2RE, RM11 2QU, RM11 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 2RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 27.5% | 20.2% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 64.8% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 53.3% | 54.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 24.2% | 22.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 37.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 0% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.6% | 54.8% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 82.1% | 76.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 76.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.6% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Brookside has the 12th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park and the 75th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Brookside, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2025-03-24 | £1,483,815 |
| 35 Brookside, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2021-09-27 | £1,268,136 |
| 27 Brookside, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-10-21 | £1,436,019 |
| 19 Brookside, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2017-09-26 | £972,771 |
| 25 Brookside, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2014-05-19 | £1,726,943 |
RM11 2RR 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 2RR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM11 2RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Infant School Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 4,029 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 | 2out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Restaurant & Wine Bar | 53 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch | 773 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 884 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 892 yd | |
| Cafe 108 | 108 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 925 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 925 yd | |
| [email protected] | 155 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 1,013 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 122-124 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 814 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 832 yd | |
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 926 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77-79 Butts Green Road, Hornchurch | 613 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Park SLEWINS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.