Urban Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4NU is located in the St Andrew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4LZ, RM12 4SQ, RM12 4YR, RM12 4NT, RM12 4WW, RM12 4NE, RM12 4YL, RM12 4LY, RM12 4SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 4NU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 47.6% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47% | 52.4% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM12 4NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 42.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 42.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51.8% | 55.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 26.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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 | 23.8% | 21.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 26.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.2% | 89.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Urban Avenue was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Urban Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 240th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-01-13 | £540,530 |
| 1 Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-14 | £424,142 |
| 37 Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-11-08 | £406,317 |
| 36 Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-05-07 | £404,365 |
| 7 Urban Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-04-13 | £475,872 |
RM12 4NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM12 4NU 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,746 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 | 3,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Co | 164 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 559 yd | |
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 570 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 570 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 142 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 615 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 569 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,032 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,035 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 632 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 638 yd | |
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 856 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 67 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 896 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 46 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 570 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 638 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,024 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,079 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 357 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,033 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.