Lancaster Drive is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 5SL 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 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5SP, RM12 5PA, RM12 5RJ, RM12 5NX, RM12 5BH, RM12 5RD, RM12 5BJ, RM12 5SA, RM12 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 5SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.7% | 52% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 28.4% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 51.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 46.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 20% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.8% | 76.7% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.9% | 89.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Drive was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancaster Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 219th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-06-16 | £541,519 |
| 138 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-03-15 | £590,300 |
| 172 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-23 | £398,937 |
| 162 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-24 | £419,111 |
| 174 Lancaster Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-05-14 | £404,365 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,446 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 | 2,658 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 | 3,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 5,325 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 | 1,621 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 406 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 427 yd | |
| Burger Boyz | 15 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| Taste Haven | 10 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| Kingdom Food & Cafe/Pulhat Pizzaria/Dinajpur Restaurant/Pulhat Dessert | 17 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 343 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 406 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 475 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 489 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 692 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 980 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.