Abbs Cross Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4XN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4XH, RM12 4XJ, RM12 4XB, RM12 4XQ, RM12 4XW, RM12 4XU, RM12 4JF, RM12 4XG, RM12 4XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4XN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM12 4XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 42.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 38.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.1% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 14.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 24.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 11.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19.6% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 23% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.8% | 80.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 96.3% | 84.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 83.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbs Cross Lane was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% higher than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbs Cross Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 154th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 600.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-01-24 | £323,784 |
| 17 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-05-24 | £491,015 |
| 48 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-08-09 | £404,964 |
| 52 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2017-03-24 | £356,720 |
| 17 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-01-19 | £452,181 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Infant School Osborne Road , RM11 1HP | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,061 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 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 2,726 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 | 3,768 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 | 1,167 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loret Beauty | 44 High Street, Hornchurch | 265 yd | |
| Fumiko | 44 High Street, Hornchurch | 265 yd | |
| Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 266 yd | |
| Tracy's Ellen Diner | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 266 yd | |
| Uraswamy's | 17 High Street, Hornchurch | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 265 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 533 yd | |
| The Fatling | 109 High Street, Hornchurch | 577 yd | |
| Hornchurch Conservative Club | 25 North Street, Hornchurch | 617 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Hornchurch | 57 High Street, Hornchurch | 299 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 59 High Street, Hornchurch | 299 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 High Street, Hornchurch | 299 yd | |
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 312 yd | |
| Chicken Valley & Pizza | 1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 299 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 577 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 599 yd | |
| Asda Express Hornchurch – North Street PFS | Billet Lane, Hornchurch | 808 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 267 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Towers Infant School OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.