The Broadway is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4RN 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 The Broadway, Hornchurch, RM12 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4RW, RM12 4YJ, RM12 4RS, RM12 4SD, RM12 4QQ, RM12 4RX, RM12 4SA, RM12 4QG, RM12 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4RN is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 52.2% | 46% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 41.6% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 47.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 24.8% | 22.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 10.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 28.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 78% | 62.5% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 79.2% | 68.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 78.6% | 67.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 160.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Broadway has the 5th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 79th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-28 | £274,738 |
| 34 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-07-14 | £93,893 |
| 39 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2022-04-13 | £27,698 |
| 41A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-14 | £247,473 |
| 41A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-16 | £254,643 |
RM12 4RN 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 student residents living in RM12 4RN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunningford Primary School Upper Rainham Road , Elm Park RM12 5JP | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 749 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,018 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 | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cafe | 42 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 4 yd | |
| Eat from a Box | 29 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 44 yd | |
| Elm Park Cafe | 25 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 44 yd | |
| JB’s Reggae Hut Fusion | 14 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 44 yd | |
| Wonder Fish & Chips | 21 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 124 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 44 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 141 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 621 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 90.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.8% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.