Somerset Gardens is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 3QT is located in the Cranham 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 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, RM11 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 3QU, RM11 3PU, RM11 3PT, RM11 3QH, RM11 3QA, RM11 3PX, RM11 3QJ, RM11 3QS, RM11 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM11 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 34.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.8% | 54.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.5% | 18.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 30.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 79.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 91.5% | 83% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Gardens was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-12-22 | £437,903 |
| 49 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-11-07 | £409,216 |
| 11 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-25 | £308,867 |
| 47 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-06-27 | £462,857 |
| 47 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2024-08-07 | £320,415 |
RM11 3QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 497 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 2,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passage to India | 99 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 492 yd | |
| Raj of India | 152 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 503 yd | |
| Havering Association for People with Disabilities | 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch | 508 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi | 134 Upminster Road, Upminster | 521 yd | |
| Little India | 140 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 503 yd | |
| The Junction | 70 Station Road, Upminster | 993 yd | |
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plentiful | 65c Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 418 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 65 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 418 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 492 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 154 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 503 yd | |
| Zaitun Indian Takeaway | 162 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 51-53 Station Road, Upminster | 937 yd | |
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Emerson Park Academy WYCH ELM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.