Ernest Road is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 3JN 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 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, RM11 3JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 3JL, RM11 3LP, RM11 3LT, RM11 3LR, RM11 3LS, RM11 3PP, RM11 3JW, RM11 3JG, RM11 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 3JN 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 | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 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 3JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 23.9% | 24.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 64.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.4% | 51.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21% | 23.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 11% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 35% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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 | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.4% | 56.7% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 74.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 75.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.3% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 0.3% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ernest Road was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ernest Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Emerson Park and the 65th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-10-23 | £897,555 |
| 55 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-08-07 | £1,298,366 |
| 61 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2013-09-25 | £1,997,257 |
| 61 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2009-10-30 | £2,398,667 |
| 52 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2005-03-31 | £1,717,149 |
RM11 3JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3JN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM11 3JN 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 | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelmes Primary School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior School Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG Care Ltd | 272 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 290 yd | |
| Havering Association for People with Disabilities | 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch | 890 yd | |
| Shish Meze Restaurant | 2 Berther Road, Hornchurch | 949 yd | |
| Edmund Campion Social Club | Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 1,082 yd | |
| Mother India | 118 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Inn | 122-124 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plentiful | 65c Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 812 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 65 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 812 yd | |
| Fu Wing | 108 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,088 yd | |
| Nishan Tandoori | 106b North Street, Hornchurch | 1,088 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 96 North Street, Hornchurch | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park Academy WYCH ELM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Elliot Playing Fields (Closed) Hubbards Close | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Nelmes Primary School WINGLETYE LANE | grass pitches | 991 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.