Gull Walk is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5QL 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 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5QP, RM12 5LJ, RM12 5LN, RM12 5QJ, RM12 5QH, RM12 5QD, RM12 5LL, RM12 5HE, RM13 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents 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 | 55.2% | 55.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 44.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 23.3% | 35% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 41.3% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 10.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 40.8% | 42.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 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 5QL this area, 33% 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 | 36.1% | 33% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 26.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 80.1% | 73% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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% | 85.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gull Walk was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gull Walk has the 24th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 170th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2021-01-11 | £510,571 |
| 18 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2020-08-14 | £473,572 |
| 13 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-02-18 | £427,148 |
| 21 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-09-12 | £403,509 |
| 11 Gull Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2010-10-08 | £403,734 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RM12 5QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 488 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 | 760 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,759 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 | 3,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 492 yd | |
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 492 yd | |
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 643 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 757 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 476 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 474 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 474 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 492 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 492 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 495 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.