Calbourne Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5BJ 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 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5BH, RM12 5BS, RM12 5NX, RM12 5PA, RM12 5BT, RM12 5BP, RM12 5BB, RM12 5SL, RM12 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 5BJ 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 Calbourne Avenue was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calbourne Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 179th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-21 | £385,000 |
| 14 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-08-21 | £431,563 |
| 50 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-04-15 | £432,185 |
| 64 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2023-11-10 | £591,839 |
| 2 Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-02-19 | £785,535 |
RM12 5BJ 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 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 858 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 | 812 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,356 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 | 2,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 2,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boyz | 15 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| Kingdom Food & Cafe/Pulhat Pizzaria/Dinajpur Restaurant/Pulhat Dessert | 17 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 293 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 302 yd | |
| Thai Orchid/Fung chines food | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 184 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 258 yd | |
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 537 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 543 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 977 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.