Ardleigh Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 2SS 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 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, RM11 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 2ST, RM11 2SE, RM11 2SU, RM3 0WP, RM11 2NY, RM2 6PR, RM3 0LH, RM11 2EU, RM11 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM11 2SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 39% | 35.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.3% | 41.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 40.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 23.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 76.3% | 65% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 86.4% | 75.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 75.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardleigh Close was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardleigh Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Emerson Park and the 321st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-01-07 | £459,550 |
| 2 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-25 | £626,680 |
| 6 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-24 | £541,265 |
| 14 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-12-21 | £525,538 |
| 14 Ardleigh Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2009-09-24 | £470,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue , Harold Wood RM3 0TH | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Squirrels Heath Junior School, Salisbury Road , RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,700 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 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,720 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 | 4,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,654 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 | 375 yd | |
| Oriental Masterchef | 112 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 375 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 197 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 393 yd | |
| The Waffle Bar | 189 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 426 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ardleigh | 124 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 375 yd | |
| Harold Wood Sports Association | Harold View, Harold Wood | 906 yd | |
| New Inn | 45 Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poseidon Fish Bar | 195 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 393 yd | |
| Essex Best Kebab | 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 393 yd | |
| Barfia | 98 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 469 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 104 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 484 yd | |
| Curry Pot | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 92-94 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch | 484 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 828 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 828 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 | 557 yd |
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| The Royal Liberty School UPPER BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 945 yd |
| The Campion School WINGLETYE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Harold Wood Primary School RECREATION AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.