Appleton Way is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4TA is located in the St Andrew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleton Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4JD, RM12 4JB, RM12 4JH, RM12 4XA, RM12 4FS, RM12 4UL, RM11 1TS, RM12 4XE, RM12 4UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.3% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.7% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34% | 41% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 24.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 19.4% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 12.6% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 37% | 41.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 16.2% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 25.8% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 86.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 89% | 81.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 80.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Way was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.1% higher than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleton Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 48th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Appleton Court Appleton Way, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-02-28 | £283,655 |
| Flat 2 Appleton Court Appleton Way, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2019-07-17 | £252,743 |
| Flat 6 Appleton Court Appleton Way, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-12-01 | £309,761 |
| Flat 3 Appleton Court Appleton Way, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-03-24 | £320,861 |
| Flat 4 Appleton Court Appleton Way, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-10-31 | £290,940 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,118 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 | 4,149 yd | Community school | 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 | 786 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 3,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Pie & Mash | 100 High Street, Hornchurch | 92 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 94 High Street, Hornchurch | 92 yd | |
| Reina Meze & Grill | 3-7 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 140 yd | |
| Nes' Cafe | 9 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 140 yd | |
| Marley's Brasserie | 17-19 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 174 yd | |
| The Fatling | 109 High Street, Hornchurch | 188 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 262 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 269 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Valley & Pizza | 1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 136 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Hornchurch | 57 High Street, Hornchurch | 197 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 59 High Street, Hornchurch | 197 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 High Street, Hornchurch | 197 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 188 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 197 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 221 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 626 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.