Hornchurch Road is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4SY is located in the Hylands & Harrow Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM11 1DF, RM11 1QH, RM12 4SZ, RM11 1DE, RM11 1FQ, RM11 1QL, RM12 4TZ, RM11 1DR, RM11 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 38% | 37.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 44.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (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 | 52.2% | 53.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 23.5% | 26.4% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 28.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.7% | 71.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 88.1% | 69.1% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 69% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornchurch Road was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Hylands & Harrow Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornchurch Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Hylands & Harrow Lodge and the 237th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1996-05-30 | £563,539 |
| 127A Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1995-12-22 | £346,599 |
RM12 4SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
RM12 4SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylands Primary School Granger Way , RM1 2RU | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 995 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,034 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 | 3,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamons Restaurant | 123 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 9 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 136 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 115 yd | |
| Burgaholic/ Wingaholic | 208 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 232 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe | 222-224 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 232 yd | |
| Hornchurch Athletic Sports Club | Osborne Road, Hornchurch | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 9 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 215 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 985 yd | |
| The Crown | 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,017 yd | |
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Shish | 158 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 45 yd | |
| Now Peri Peri | 186 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 129 yd | |
| China City | 134 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 215 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 220 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 232 yd | |
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 129 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 763 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 763 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School HORNCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 571 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Hylands Park HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School RAINSFORD WAY | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls BRENTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,062 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.