Laburnum Walk is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5RP is located in the Hacton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5RL, RM12 5TA, RM12 5RB, RM12 5ST, RM12 5QX, RM12 5RA, RM12 5UB, RM12 5SS, RM12 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 5RP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 24.1% | 33.8% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 52.6% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 11% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 21% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 17.6% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 89.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 92.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Elm Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-01-30 | £485,677 |
| 37 Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-01-27 | £520,710 |
| 17 Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-04 | £477,320 |
| 11 Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-04-07 | £437,152 |
| 7 Laburnum Walk, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2020-12-02 | £512,842 |
RM12 5RP 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,696 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 | 2,668 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 | 3,195 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,001 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 93 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 93 yd | |
| Burger Boyz | 15 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Kingdom Food & Cafe/Pulhat Pizzaria/Dinajpur Restaurant/Pulhat Dessert | 17 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 484 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 979 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 562 yd | |
| Papa John's | 16 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 93 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 650 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 715 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Harrow Lodge Park WARREN DRIVE | grass pitches | 952 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.