Elm Park Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4PQ is located in the Elm Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4PG, RM12 4NQ, RM12 4PX, RM12 4NG, RM12 4PB, RM12 4PU, RM12 4PZ, RM12 4PF, RM12 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 39.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 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% | 25.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.8% | 60.4% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 60.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 60.8% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 60.6% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 14.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Park Avenue was 596.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 598.9% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Elm Park Avenue has the highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 14th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-02-26 | £416,728 |
| 262 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-07 | £466,556 |
| 238 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-15 | £462,205 |
| 220 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-15 | £442,585 |
| 224 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-15 | £434,814 |
RM12 4PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,807 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 | 1,867 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 | 2,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tennis Club | Woburn Avenue, Hornchurch | 105 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 200 yd | |
| Central Cafe | The Broadway, Hornchurch | 205 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | The Broadway, Hornchurch | 205 yd | |
| Eat from a Box | 29 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 301 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 301 yd | |
| Oriental City | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 301 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 315 yd | |
| Joyful | 7 Station Parade, Elm Park | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 244 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 267 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 301 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 160.5 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.