Astra Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5NJ is located in the Elm Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Astra Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5NH, RM13 7JB, RM12 5NP, RM12 5NS, RM12 5LX, RM13 7HU, RM12 5NB, RM13 7JA, RM12 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 35.9% | 44.7% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 23.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 14% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 38.9% | 10.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 16.8% | -10.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 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 5NJ this area, 29.1% 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 | 48.5% | 29.1% | -19.4% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 26.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 73.3% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 96.1% | 86.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 86.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astra Close was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.6% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Astra Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 65th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Astra Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2024-05-28 | £409,545 |
| Flat 8 Astra Court East Astra Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-04 | £160,546 |
| Flat 26 Astra Court East Astra Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-10-02 | £256,324 |
| 31 Astra Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-08-02 | £443,503 |
| Flat 60 Astra Court West Astra Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-06-07 | £211,323 |
RM12 5NJ 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,212 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 | 2,803 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 | 2,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,346 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 | 1,071 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Foundation special school | 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 | 69 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 185 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 198 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 537 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 285 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 198 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 682 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 682 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 710 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 571 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 668 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 917 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,051 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 899 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 | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.