Margaret Drive is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 3NT 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 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, RM11 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 3NU, RM11 3NS, RM11 3PA, RM11 3NW, RM11 3NY, RM11 3BW, RM11 3NJ, RM11 3ND, RM11 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM11 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 19.7% | 18% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 66.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 47.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 35.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.9% | 26% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.5% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 27.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 84.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 90.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Drive was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Emerson Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Drive has the 34th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Emerson Park and the 188th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-08-09 | £664,513 |
| 3 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-05-16 | £547,120 |
| 13 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-18 | £562,433 |
| 1 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-05-01 | £579,186 |
| 7 Margaret Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £623,000 | 2018-04-06 | £774,120 |
RM11 3NT 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 3NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior School Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,343 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 630 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 648 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 655 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 1,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Association for People with Disabilities | 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch | 205 yd | |
| Havering Youth Service | 233 High Street, Hornchurch | 633 yd | |
| Tapestry | Inskip Drive, Hornchurch | 659 yd | |
| Mandarin Palace | 197-201 High Street, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Prezzo | 189 High Street, Hornchurch | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 205 High Street, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| The Chequers | 121 North Street, Hornchurch | 900 yd | |
| The Hop Inn | 122-124 North Street, Hornchurch | 904 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plentiful | 65c Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 250 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 65 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 250 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 759 yd | |
| VJ Chicken & Pizza | 130 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 813 yd | |
| Tops Pizza / Wingos | 208 High Street, Hornchurch | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 920 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 947 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Emerson Park Academy WYCH ELM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.