Chestnut Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4HD 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 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4AQ, RM12 4HH, RM12 4HG, RM12 4HQ, RM12 4HB, RM12 4AG, RM12 4HE, RM12 4HS, RM12 4JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.7% | 53.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 36.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 47.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 7.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 38.3% | 48% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.7% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 25.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 83.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.7% | 88% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 88% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chestnut Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 68th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2025-03-28 | £430,392 |
| 102 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-09-20 | £451,357 |
| 100 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-06-27 | £758,274 |
| 112 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-09-04 | £577,351 |
| 110 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-04-17 | £534,174 |
RM12 4HD 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,316 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 | 1,422 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 | 2,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,783 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 | 1,653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,207 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 | 503 yd | |
| Burger King | 272 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 726 yd | |
| Burgaholic/ Wingaholic | 208 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 779 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 222-224 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 779 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 816 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 893 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 989 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bengal | 220 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 779 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 788 yd | |
| Now Peri Peri | 186 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 802 yd | |
| Fish & Shish | 158 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 854 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 4 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 788 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 802 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,010 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 436 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,048 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.