Willow Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4QR is located in the Elm Park 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 Willow Close, Hornchurch, RM12 4QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4QP, RM12 4QL, RM12 4RA, RM12 4SN, RM12 4QW, RM12 4QS, RM12 4QT, RM12 4SW, RM12 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4QR is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 46.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.9% | 17.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 29.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 77% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94.9% | 83.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 199th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Willow Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-21 | £422,929 |
| 7 Willow Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2018-12-10 | £651,575 |
| 2 Willow Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-10-25 | £551,561 |
| 8 Willow Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2017-06-16 | £673,885 |
| 4 Willow Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-05-16 | £480,395 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,410 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 | 2,147 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 | 2,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,037 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 410 yd | |
| Aozora Sushi | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 410 yd | |
| The Bank | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 422 yd | |
| The Taj Restaurant | 192 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 423 yd | |
| Royal Breakfast Bar | 188 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 615 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 410 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 410 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 410 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 422 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 534 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.