The Broadway is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4RW 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 The Broadway, Hornchurch, RM12 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4RN, RM12 4RS, RM12 4YJ, RM12 4SD, RM12 4RX, RM12 4QQ, RM12 4QG, RM12 4SA, RM12 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4RW 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 The Broadway was 647.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 692.2% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Broadway has the highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 11th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-01 | £236,106 |
| 20 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2025-07-18 | £5,051 |
| 26 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-07-09 | £404,073 |
| 14A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-06-20 | £444,028 |
| 14A The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-06-20 | £444,028 |
RM12 4RW 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 | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunningford Primary School Upper Rainham Road , Elm Park RM12 5JP | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 785 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 1,030 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 | 2,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,322 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 | 2,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,015 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 | 2,417 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2RR | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat from a Box | 29 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 10 yd | |
| Elm Park Cafe | 25 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 10 yd | |
| JB’s Reggae Hut Fusion | 14 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 10 yd | |
| Wonder Fish & Chips | 21 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 23 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 42 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 132 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 132 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 132 yd | |
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 137 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 25 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 112 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 145 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 92.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.9% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.