Crescent Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4ED is located in the Hylands & Harrow Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4EA, RM12 4DP, RM12 4EE, RM12 4EB, RM12 4DR, RM12 4ES, RM12 4EF, RM12 4DS, RM12 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.1% | 52% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 RM12 4ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 26.8% | 26.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 58.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 48.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 31.5% | 20.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 28.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92% | 71.6% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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% | 86.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 86% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Avenue was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 319th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-08-30 | £429,695 |
| 32 Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £309,820 | 2023-10-16 | £335,184 |
| 33 Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-03-03 | £487,525 |
| 31 Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-10-18 | £537,248 |
| 13 Crescent Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-06-10 | £501,294 |
RM12 4ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Junior School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Infants' School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley School for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,668 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 | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,425 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Arc Pru , Century Youth House RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Road Unit Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kika's Cupcakes | 149 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch | 174 yd | |
| Lake View Palace | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 387 yd | |
| YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd | 29 Rush Green Road | 578 yd | |
| Tole Haven | 30 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 589 yd | |
| Roneo Cafe | 14 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 639 yd | |
| The Havering Well | 148 Rush Green Road, Romford | 920 yd | |
| The Avenues Social Club Limited | 231 Dagenham Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham | 114 Eastbrook Drive | 548 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 4 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 589 yd | |
| Essex Chef | 28 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 589 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 742 yd | |
| Happy Coffee | South Street, Romford | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 742 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 742 yd | |
| Cooperative | 98-100 Dagenham Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 578 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Barking And Dagenham College DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.