Central Drive is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6AX 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 Central Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6AR, RM12 6BA, RM12 6AU, RM12 6BE, RM12 6AS, RM12 6EL, RM12 6AP, RM12 6BB, RM12 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6AX 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 | 31.2% | 34.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 52.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 51.1% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 33.4% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 17.4% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91% | 86.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.4% | 86.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 86.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.6% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Drive was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 291st lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Central Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £749,500 | 2024-09-04 | £797,584 |
| 35 Central Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2021-01-15 | £528,465 |
| 48 Central Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2020-12-09 | £512,913 |
| 40A Central Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-02-18 | £673,095 |
| 37 Central Drive, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-02-07 | £529,982 |
RM12 6AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Junior School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 941 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Church Hall | 240 Alma Avenue, Hornchurch | 391 yd | |
| The Sipping House Limited | 179 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 575 yd | |
| Milkies | 177 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 579 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 588 yd | |
| Angeli Fish & Chips | 51 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 619 yd | |
| The Optimist Tavern | Hacton Lane, Hornchurch | 715 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,070 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 190 yd | |
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 574 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 588 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 67 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 901 yd | |
| VJ Chicken & Pizza | 130 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Branfil Primary School (Little Gaynes Lane Playing Field) LITTLE GAYNES LANE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.