Elstree Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5AT is located in the Elm Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elstree Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5AG, RM12 5AJ, RM12 5AQ, RM12 5PD, RM12 5AH, RM12 5AW, RM12 5AP, RM12 5PE, RM12 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 26.6% | 29.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 55.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (88%) 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 | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.6% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% 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% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 77.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 91% | 84.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 84.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elstree Close was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elstree Close has the 39th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 350th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elstree Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-06-04 | £522,587 |
| 4 Elstree Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-21 | £427,577 |
| 3 Elstree Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £238,000 | 2005-09-30 | £544,895 |
| 2 Elstree Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £241,950 | 2005-09-29 | £556,911 |
| 4 Elstree Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £220,000 | 2005-09-16 | £503,684 |
RM12 5AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM12 5AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,558 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 710 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 807 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 807 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 808 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 808 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 951 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 951 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 960 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 831 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.