Fairlop Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5PH 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 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5PJ, RM12 5PL, RM12 5PB, RM12 5PD, RM12 6NY, RM12 5PT, RM12 5NU, RM12 5AQ, RM12 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM12 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 29.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 55.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.6% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 77.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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% | 84.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 84.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlop Close was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairlop Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 297th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2025-03-19 | £436,996 |
| 7 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-04 | £475,181 |
| 22 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-08-01 | £450,329 |
| 8 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-11 | £381,259 |
| 32 Fairlop Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-16 | £409,002 |
RM12 5PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 921 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 3,236 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 | 3,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 752 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Other independent 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 | 462 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 544 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 546 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 546 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 544 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 907 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 907 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 912 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 574 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 787 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.