Cormorant Walk is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5HF 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 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5HE, RM12 5LW, RM12 5HD, RM12 5EZ, RM12 5QD, RM12 5LS, RM12 5QJ, RM12 5HH, RM12 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5HF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 58.7% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 7.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 41.3% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -7.7% |
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% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 34.3% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 42% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around RM12 5HF this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 32.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 8% | -14.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 23.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.3% | 87.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.6% | 87.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cormorant Walk was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cormorant Walk has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 250th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-01-13 | £433,260 |
| 6 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-23 | £421,825 |
| 8 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-10-22 | £432,919 |
| 4 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-10-04 | £444,886 |
| 2 Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2012-12-03 | £384,094 |
RM12 5HF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM12 5HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 610 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 | 910 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,857 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 | 2,945 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 5,422 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 | 3,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,261 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,494 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 527 yd | |
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 574 yd | |
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 640 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 647 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 327 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 567 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 567 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 574 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 574 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 572 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 969 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.