Saunton Road is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4HB 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 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4HQ, RM12 4HE, RM12 4HA, RM12 4AB, RM12 4HD, RM12 4HH, RM12 4AQ, RM12 4HF, RM12 4HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 34.5% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 52.4% | 49.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 19.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 10.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 12.6% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 24.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 96.3% | 86% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 86.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saunton Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Saunton Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 148th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-02-14 | £411,767 |
| 94 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-12-17 | £640,688 |
| 112 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-19 | £349,917 |
| 86 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-10-20 | £570,218 |
| 132 Saunton Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,500 | 2023-04-20 | £641,875 |
RM12 4HB 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | 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 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,167 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,386 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 | 2,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kika's Cupcakes | 149 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch | 480 yd | |
| The Bank | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 872 yd | |
| Burger King | 272 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 885 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 901 yd | |
| Flavours | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 980 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 872 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 872 yd | |
| Oriental City | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 872 yd | |
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 904 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 872 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 894 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 938 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 938 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 798 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.