Spring Gardens is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5BG 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 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5BQ, RM12 5BB, RM12 5BA, RM12 5AS, RM12 4YJ, RM12 4YH, RM12 5BE, RM12 4RN, RM12 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 5BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.4% | 49.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.3% | 32.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 46.5% | 51.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 | 22.4% | 16.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 31% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 87.7% | 67.8% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 74.6% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 74.3% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.6% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Gardens has the 44th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 335th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-12-10 | £422,885 |
| 49 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-01-19 | £458,550 |
| 51 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-12 | £469,144 |
| 55 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-23 | £453,806 |
| 9 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-16 | £464,119 |
RM12 5BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,241 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 | 2,268 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 | 2,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Food & Cafe/Pulhat Pizzaria/Dinajpur Restaurant/Pulhat Dessert | 17 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 113 yd | |
| Burger Boyz | 15 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 42 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 172 yd | |
| The Taj Restaurant | 192 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 112 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 191 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 279 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 285 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 470 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| The Albany BROADSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.