Somerset Gardens is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 3QU 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 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 3QT, RM11 3QH, RM11 3PU, RM11 3QA, RM11 3PT, RM11 3PX, RM11 3QJ, RM11 3QL, RM11 3QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM11 3QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 52.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 43.3% | 47.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 34.1% | 36.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 46.7% | 52.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 26.1% | 17.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 15.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 87.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 97.8% | 84.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 85.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Gardens was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 276th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2026-02-27 | £390,000 |
| 18 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,100 | 2025-09-05 | £480,374 |
| 80 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-07-11 | £416,161 |
| 68 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-01 | £462,402 |
| 10 Somerset Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-14 | £542,656 |
RM11 3QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 932 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 | 530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,870 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 | 466 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 2,012 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 | 459 yd | |
| Raj of India | 152 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 474 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi | 134 Upminster Road, Upminster | 488 yd | |
| Little India | 140 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 494 yd | |
| HR's Cafe House | 122 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 474 yd | |
| The Junction | 70 Station Road, Upminster | 997 yd | |
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plentiful | 65c Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 417 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 65 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 417 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 459 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 154 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 474 yd | |
| Zaitun Indian Takeaway | 162 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 51-53 Station Road, Upminster | 939 yd | |
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Emerson Park Academy WYCH ELM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.