Spring Gardens is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5BQ 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 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5BG, RM12 5BB, RM12 5AS, RM12 5BA, RM12 5BE, RM12 4YJ, RM12 4YH, RM12 4RN, RM12 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 53.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.4% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 48.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 45.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 38.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.1% | 18.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 27.8% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83% | 79.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 89.4% | 85.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 85.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 184th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-10-17 | £458,071 |
| 34 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-11-19 | £491,093 |
| 16 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-08-03 | £498,273 |
| 14 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-04-10 | £476,857 |
| 28 Spring Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-02-14 | £424,635 |
RM12 5BQ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 662 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 997 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 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 | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,223 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 | 2,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,221 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 | 2,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 118 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Kingdom Food & Cafe/Pulhat Pizzaria/Dinajpur Restaurant/Pulhat Dessert | 17 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 120 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 42 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 199 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 81 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 212 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 312 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 464 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.