Abbs Cross Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4YG is located in the Elm Park 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 4YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4YQ, RM12 4YL, RM12 4SP, RM12 4QS, RM12 4QT, RM12 4QY, RM12 4YS, RM12 4QZ, RM12 4YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 4YG is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 46.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.1% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 21.9% | 17.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 29.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 77% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 94.9% | 83.5% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbs Cross Lane was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbs Cross Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 169th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-09-15 | £545,170 |
| 266 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-03-09 | £475,547 |
| 262 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-12-18 | £473,366 |
| 254 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2017-06-22 | £530,308 |
| 258 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-10-28 | £452,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 1,284 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 | 157 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 3,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,627 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 458 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 458 yd | |
| Flavours | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| Aozora Sushi | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| The Taj Restaurant | 192 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 449 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 792 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 714 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 458 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 714 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 772 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 807 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 211 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,057 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.