Sunrise Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4YW 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 Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4YN, RM12 4YX, RM12 4QD, RM12 4YS, RM12 4NA, RM12 4QZ, RM12 4QY, RM12 4XT, RM12 4XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 4YW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 52.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4YW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 39.1% | 58.4% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 26.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 12.1% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 3.4% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 50.9% | 20.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 27.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 15.9% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around RM12 4YW this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 28.5% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 17.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 17.2% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 90.2% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 90.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 90.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunrise Avenue was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunrise Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Andrew's and the 297th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 39 Parkview House Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,670 | 2023-03-03 | £121,916 |
| Flat 48 Parkview House Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-08-19 | £213,881 |
| Flat 22 Parkview House Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-26 | £220,912 |
| Flat 16 Parkview House Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2020-11-19 | £234,005 |
| Flat 17 Parkview House Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-07-05 | £224,483 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wykeham Junior School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | 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 | 419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany, A Business and Enterprise College Broadstone Road , Off Albany Road RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | - not rated | 419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 520 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 520 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 | 2,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,151 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 | 3,239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,954 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 | 1,597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 534 yd | |
| Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 753 yd | |
| Tracy's Ellen Diner | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 753 yd | |
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 815 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 283 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 926 yd | |
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 943 yd | |
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 998 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 534 yd | |
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 852 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 852 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 852 yd | |
| Lui Foods | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 815 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 916 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 997 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 751 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 12.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 12.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.