Aldwych Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4JX 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 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, RM12 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4JZ, RM12 4JY, RM12 4JU, RM11 1FX, RM12 4AP, RM12 4AL, RM12 4AN, RM12 4AG, RM11 1FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 40.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 43.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.1% | 47.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 14.5% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.5% | 17% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 27.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 80.1% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.2% | 87.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldwych Close was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldwych Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 160th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-22 | £505,200 |
| 24 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-12-08 | £238,034 |
| 21 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2022-11-11 | £422,389 |
| 64 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2022-05-24 | £381,858 |
| 82 Aldwych Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-02-22 | £474,210 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,350 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 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,645 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 | 1,713 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 | 2,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,107 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 | 1,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamons Restaurant | 123 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 512 yd | |
| Burgaholic/ Wingaholic | 208 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 541 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 222-224 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 541 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 136 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 610 yd | |
| Burger King | 272 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 512 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 662 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 869 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now Peri Peri | 186 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 529 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 220 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 541 yd | |
| Fish & Shish | 158 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 554 yd | |
| China City | 134 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 662 yd | |
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 529 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 775 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 821 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 | 72.3% |
| 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 | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.