Southend Arterial Road is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2SQ 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 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2NZ, RM11 2SF, RM11 2NU, RM3 0XA, RM3 0LJ, RM11 2NS, RM11 2ND, RM3 0LH, RM3 0UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM11 2SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 34.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 48.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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 | 25.1% | 12.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 35.7% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 73.3% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 94.2% | 82.4% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 82.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Arterial Road was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southend Arterial Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Emerson Park and the 166th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-07-31 | £339,094 |
| 222 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-05-08 | £460,588 |
| 254 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-14 | £454,797 |
| 224 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-30 | £390,329 |
| 216 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-03 | £364,307 |
RM11 2SQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Haven School Ardleigh House , 42 Ardleigh Green Road RM11 2LG | - not rated | 664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edullect Academy Independent School Melville Court , Spilsby Road RM3 8SB | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 417 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 417 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 467 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 483 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 417 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 467 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 467 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 470 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 472 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Gidea Park) HELEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Harold Wood Park BRINSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.