Northwood Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4PU 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 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4PX, RM12 4PZ, RM12 4PG, RM12 4PY, RM12 4PQ, RM12 4NW, RM12 4NN, RM12 4PF, RM12 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4PU, 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 | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 29.5% | 31% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 56.2% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.1% | 17.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 80.9% | 66.2% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 88.1% | 77.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 77.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17.6% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0.9% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwood Avenue was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northwood Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 119th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-09-11 | £427,588 |
| 73 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-08-02 | £449,103 |
| 5 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-28 | £466,556 |
| 7 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-08 | £462,205 |
| 37 Northwood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-31 | £387,663 |
RM12 4PU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 1,540 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 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,795 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 | 2,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,326 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 | 2,170 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 176 yd | |
| Central Cafe | The Broadway, Hornchurch | 210 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | The Broadway, Hornchurch | 210 yd | |
| Elm Park Tennis Club | Woburn Avenue, Hornchurch | 235 yd | |
| Greggs | 12-13 Broadway Parade, Elm Park | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 253 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 253 yd | |
| Oriental City | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 253 yd | |
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 289 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 211 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 253 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 299 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 977 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.