Windermere Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5ER is located in the Elm Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5EA, RM12 5DP, RM12 5DX, RM12 5DR, RM12 5EJ, RM12 5EP, RM12 5DL, RM12 5JS, RM12 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 32.9% | 31.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 58.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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% | 43.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 18.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 33.6% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.5% | 74% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 89.8% | 76.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 76.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.2% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.3% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Avenue was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windermere Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 236th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-07-21 | £478,429 |
| 94 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-23 | £412,137 |
| 74 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-12-11 | £444,931 |
| 91 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-12-08 | £538,601 |
| 85 Windermere Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-08-18 | £454,434 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,584 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,958 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 | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,794 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Parish Centre | 1 Ullswater Way, Hornchurch | 199 yd | |
| Elm Park Tennis Club | Woburn Avenue, Hornchurch | 257 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 471 yd | |
| Thai Orchid/Fung chines food | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 471 yd | |
| Central Cafe | The Broadway, Hornchurch | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 635 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 471 yd | |
| Joyful | 7 Station Parade, Elm Park | 471 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 573 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 633 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 803 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.