Rosewood Avenue is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5LH 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 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5DJ, RM12 5LA, RM12 5HJ, RM12 5ES, RM12 5DS, RM12 5HP, RM12 5DL, RM12 5EL, RM12 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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% | 34.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 45.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 32% | 21.9% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 29.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.4% | 69.7% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 91.8% | 76.4% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 89.9% | 77.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosewood Avenue was 105.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosewood Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 181st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2025-03-14 | £285,481 |
| 61 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-28 | £313,846 |
| 44 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-04-16 | £410,747 |
| 38 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-02-19 | £479,461 |
| 32 Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-09-25 | £559,289 |
RM12 5LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5LH 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,918 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,265 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 | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,261 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 | 1,607 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bep Academy 62-64 Western Road , ROMFORD RM1 3LP | - not rated | 3,854 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 | 195 yd | |
| Thai Orchid Cafe | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 277 yd | |
| Thai Orchid/Fung chines food | 17 Station Parade, Elm Park | 277 yd | |
| Burger Boyz | 15 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 345 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 376 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 851 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 277 yd | |
| Joyful | 7 Station Parade, Elm Park | 277 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 345 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 345 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 524 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 570 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 825 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.