Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 4NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	53%	53.2%	0.2%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	47%	46.8%	-0.2%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RM12 4NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.9%	30.6%	3.7%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	53.1%	-3.8%	44.2%	8.9%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	6.4%	4.8%	-1.6%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	8.8%	10.7%	1.9%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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	44.6%	42.2%	-2.4%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	33.9%	34.8%	0.9%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	14.3%	17.6%	3.3%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	5.1%	3.7%	-1.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.2%	22.2%	-5.0%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	10.9%	-3.2%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	17.1%	0.1%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	9.1%	4.9%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	18.2%	4.8%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	20%	0.2%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	4.2%	2.5%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.9%	92.5%	-5.4%	81.4%	11.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.9%	91.9%	-6.0%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	92.2%	-4.8%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.4%	37.2%	-15.8%
Christian	72.2%	46.2%	26.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Shirley Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Gardens was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Shirley Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 46th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RM12 4NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shirley Gardens are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 4NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM12 4NH

Average Price
£521,702

Semi-Detached
£503,839

Terraced
£542,541

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shirley Gardens

Average Price
£524,502

Semi-Detached
£507,132

Terraced
£541,872

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shirley GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-08-02	£474,520
24 Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£457,000	2024-07-24	£479,098
42 Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£447,000	2024-04-30	£482,514
23 Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2021-04-23	£557,443
42 Shirley Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£371,288	2021-03-01	£432,391

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM12 4NH

Employment

RM12 4NH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RM12 4NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	10
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS	3out of 4	541 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA	3out of 4	1,042 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP	3out of 4	1,073 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	1,123 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	1,123 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB	3out of 4	517 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ	3out of 4	694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT	2out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR	3out of 4	2,071 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR	4out of 4	2,565 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU	- not rated	2,672 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR	2out of 4	3,537 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR	2out of 4	1,320 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS	- not rated	2,075 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH	- not rated	2,898 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP	- not rated	3,053 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH	- not rated	3,398 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Havering Mind	Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch	589 yd
Coffee Co	164 Station Lane, Hornchurch	659 yd
Jimmy's Cafe	142 Station Lane, Hornchurch	660 yd
The Cranleigh	84 Station Lane, Hornchurch	677 yd
The Sipping House Limited	179 Station Lane, Hornchurch	703 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvester	125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch	190 yd
Railway Hotel	Station Lane, Hornchurch	647 yd
JJ Moon's	50-54 High Street, Hornchurch	783 yd
Vertigo Lounge	17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch	878 yd
Frankie's Wine Bar	29 Station Lane, Hornchurch	878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge	Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch	589 yd
Hornchurch Charcoal Grill	195 Station Lane, Hornchurch	697 yd
Rumbles Fish Bar	67 Station Lane, Hornchurch	780 yd
Fireaway Pizza	46 Station Lane, Hornchurch	824 yd
Hong Kong City	53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch	830 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch	811 yd
Sainsbury's	2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch	830 yd
Lidl	31 High Street, Hornchurch	833 yd
Sainsbury's	101-105 High Street, Hornchurch	949 yd
Iceland	North Street, Hornchurch	993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE	grass pitches	504 yd
Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	560 yd
Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	567 yd
Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE	grass pitches	662 yd
Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD	indoor bowls	758 yd
Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS	health and fitness suite	776 yd
The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	829 yd
The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE	grass pitches	906 yd
Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE	grass pitches	963 yd
Elm Park Primary School South End Road	grass pitches	1,042 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	162.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.