Chestnut Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4HN 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 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4BW, RM12 4HW, RM12 4BN, RM12 4HJ, RM12 4ES, RM12 4EF, RM12 4HL, RM12 4BU, RM12 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4HN, 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 | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 39.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (90%) 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 | 56.3% | 47.2% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 42.8% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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 | 19.8% | 15.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.6% | 9.2% | -15.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 24.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 79% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.9% | 87.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 87.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Chestnut Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2024-07-12 | £448,695 |
| 22 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2023-09-11 | £493,166 |
| 42 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-08-23 | £454,062 |
| 25 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-06-20 | £549,098 |
| 26 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-01-17 | £524,785 |
RM12 4HN 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Green Primary School Dagenham Road , Rush Green RM7 0RL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,599 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 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,065 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 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,441 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 | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 146 yd | |
| Lake View Palace | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 641 yd | |
| Tole Haven | 30 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Roneo Cafe | 14 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Burger King | 272 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 763 yd | |
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham | 114 Eastbrook Drive | 698 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 4 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Essex Chef | 28 Roneo Corner, Hornchurch | 737 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 769 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 220 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 769 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 769 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Ymca (Romford) RUSH GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 811 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 967 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 | 181.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.