Patricia Drive is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM11 3RU is located in the St Andrew's 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 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, RM11 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 3RS, RM11 3RT, RM11 3RX, RM11 3SB, RM11 3SQ, RM11 3NY, RM11 3SS, RM11 3SW, RM11 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM11 3RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 30% | 33% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 55.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 58.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.7% | 15.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 10.3% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 30.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 88.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 97.9% | 89.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 89.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patricia Drive was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patricia Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 145th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-09-09 | £572,749 |
| 2 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-04 | £470,497 |
| 38 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2023-06-29 | £484,647 |
| 12 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-01-26 | £518,789 |
| 22 Patricia Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-08-27 | £790,057 |
RM11 3RU 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,031 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 | 3,922 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 | 2out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,247 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 Youth Service | 233 High Street, Hornchurch | 307 yd | |
| Tapestry | Inskip Drive, Hornchurch | 320 yd | |
| Havering Association for People with Disabilities | 1a Woodhall Crescent, Hornchurch | 378 yd | |
| Mandarin Palace | 197-201 High Street, Hornchurch | 394 yd | |
| Prezzo | 189 High Street, Hornchurch | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 394 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 205 High Street, Hornchurch | 394 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 605 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 611 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza / Wingos | 208 High Street, Hornchurch | 471 yd | |
| New Plentiful | 65c Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 520 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 65 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch | 520 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 613 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 46 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 623 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 769 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 902 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.