Dunningford Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5JJ 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 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5EH, RM12 5DH, RM12 5ED, RM12 5DF, RM12 5JR, RM12 5JH, RM12 5EJ, RM12 5EB, RM12 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5JJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 49.8% | 56.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM12 5JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 42.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 41.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 11.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 34.6% | 22.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 18.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 25.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 75.6% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 96.4% | 86.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 86.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunningford Close was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunningford Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 96th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-02 | £252,033 |
| 15 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-12-11 | £251,351 |
| 8 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-02-15 | £263,947 |
| 29 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,250 | 2018-11-16 | £225,037 |
| 35 Dunningford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-07-20 | £264,986 |
RM12 5JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM12 5JJ 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunningford Primary School Upper Rainham Road , Elm Park RM12 5JP | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,202 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,499 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,926 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 | 4,891 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 | 2,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raphael Independent School Park Lane , Hornchurch RM11 1XY | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 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 | 359 yd | |
| Elm Park Tennis Club | Woburn Avenue, Hornchurch | 535 yd | |
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 672 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 738 yd | |
| Thai Orchid/Fung chines food | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 573 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 672 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 672 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 718 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 718 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 658 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 806 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 854 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 31.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.