South End Road is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5LX 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 South End Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5LU, RM12 5NH, RM12 5NA, RM12 5NP, RM12 5LT, RM12 5NB, RM12 5NJ, RM12 5SJ, RM12 5PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5LX 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 | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 30.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 38.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 27.9% | 19.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 24.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 82.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.9% | 87.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South End Road was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South End Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 191st highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 South End Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-27 | £225,841 |
| 358 South End Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-07-18 | £195,236 |
| 350 South End Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-02-24 | £306,799 |
| 400 South End Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-01-06 | £471,662 |
| 350 South End Road, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-07-29 | £294,620 |
RM12 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,386 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 | 2,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,444 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 | 4,855 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 | 3,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,352 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 3,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 108 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 116 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 153 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 380 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 310 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 116 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 28b Station Parade, Elm Park | 758 yd | |
| Joyful | 7 Station Parade, Elm Park | 758 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 760 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 414 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 828 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 973 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 818 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.