Abbs Cross Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4XT 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 4XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4QD, RM12 4ND, RM12 4XR, RM12 4LP, RM12 4NA, RM12 4JR, RM12 4YX, RM12 4NH, RM12 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 4XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RM12 4XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 33.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 51.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 48% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 17.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 84.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 93.8% | 86.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbs Cross Lane was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbs Cross Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 96th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129A Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-09-21 | £224,492 |
| 129A Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-11-27 | £244,444 |
| 129A Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2015-05-15 | £257,858 |
| 133 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2010-06-22 | £414,394 |
| 133 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-03-31 | £676,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,742 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 | 2,492 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 | 3,379 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 | 1,467 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Mind | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 487 yd | |
| Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 686 yd | |
| Tracy's Ellen Diner | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 686 yd | |
| Loret Beauty | 44 High Street, Hornchurch | 820 yd | |
| Fumiko | 44 High Street, Hornchurch | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 64 yd | |
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 820 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 829 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 957 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 487 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Hornchurch | 57 High Street, Hornchurch | 866 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 59 High Street, Hornchurch | 866 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 High Street, Hornchurch | 866 yd | |
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 825 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 866 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 994 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,036 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 570 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 685 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.