Parkhill Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 4YX 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 Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, RM12 4YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 4YW, RM12 4QD, RM12 4YN, RM12 4NA, RM12 4XR, RM12 4XT, RM12 4YS, RM12 4ND, RM12 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 4YX 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 4YX, 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 4YX 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 Parkhill Close was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parkhill Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Andrew's and the 304th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.3%.

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 Uphavering House Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-09-30 | £235,305 |
| Flat 38 Uphavering House Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-05-27 | £243,158 |
| Flat 27 Uphavering House Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-18 | £235,467 |
| Flat 25 Uphavering House Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2021-01-06 | £227,478 |
| Flat 48 Uphavering House Parkhill Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2020-09-11 | £234,853 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch Road , RM12 4TL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School Rainsford Way , RM12 4BP | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Towers Junior School Windsor Road , RM11 1PD | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Brentwood Road , RM1 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,914 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,315 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 | 3,216 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 | 1,627 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,323 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 | 467 yd | |
| Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 685 yd | |
| Tracy's Ellen Diner | Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road | 685 yd | |
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 851 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 200 yd | |
| The Harrow | 130 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 888 yd | |
| JJ Moon's | 50-54 High Street, Hornchurch | 912 yd | |
| Iona Social Club | 131-133 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 924 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 467 yd | |
| China City | 134 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 887 yd | |
| Happy Family | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 932 yd | |
| Nemo's Plaice | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 932 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 851 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 939 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 954 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 998 yd | |
| Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch | 176-178 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Havering Indoor Bowls Club HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD | indoor bowls | 683 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 968 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 | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 12.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 12.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.