Laburnum Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4EX 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 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4EZ, RM12 4HF, RM12 4EN, RM12 4EW, RM12 4EY, RM12 4HL, RM12 4HA, RM12 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 4EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 37.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 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 (85.3%) 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 | 44.2% | 48.6% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 41% | 36.7% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 22.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91.9% | 70.1% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 93.3% | 85.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 85.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Avenue was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Avenue has the 34th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-04-07 | £481,024 |
| 122 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-10-15 | £471,164 |
| 145 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-07-11 | £623,466 |
| 124 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-03-16 | £483,101 |
| 126 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-01-27 | £567,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Junior School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Infants' School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 810 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,366 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 | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Arc Pru , Century Youth House RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Road Unit Century Youth House , Albert Road RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 2,159 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 | 426 yd | |
| Eastbrook End Country Park Tea Room | Eastbrookend Discovery Centre, The Chase | 689 yd | |
| Millenium Centre Cafe | The Millennium Centre, Eastbrookend Country Park, The Chase | 689 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 838 yd | |
| The Bank | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham | 114 Eastbrook Drive | 693 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 850 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 850 yd | |
| Oriental City | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 850 yd | |
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 849 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 850 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.