Silverdale Drive is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5HR 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 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5ET, RM12 5HS, RM12 5HP, RM12 5EU, RM12 5JB, RM12 5JA, RM12 5HJ, RM12 5HT, RM12 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5HR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% 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 | 54% | 56.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 46% | 43.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 | 29.8% | 42% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 42.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 52.4% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 34.4% | 22% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 24.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 69.7% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 91% | 83.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 83.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale Drive was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silverdale Drive has the 43rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2024-12-13 | £480,551 |
| 13 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-08-12 | £506,863 |
| 29 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-08-26 | £510,136 |
| 27 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2020-09-18 | £439,679 |
| 25 Silverdale Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2018-12-13 | £528,618 |
RM12 5HR 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 student residents living in RM12 5HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunningford Primary School Upper Rainham Road , Elm Park RM12 5JP | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,677 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 | 4,733 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 | 2,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 2,800 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 3,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 196 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 249 yd | |
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 279 yd | |
| St Albans Parish Centre | 1 Ullswater Way, Hornchurch | 370 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 504 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 594 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 249 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 482 yd | |
| Joyful | 7 Station Parade, Elm Park | 482 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 518 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 620 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 689 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 717 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 751 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 158.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.