Ravenscourt Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6HR is located in the St Andrew's 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 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6JJ, RM12 6HU, RM12 6AT, RM12 6BP, RM12 6HS, RM12 6AB, RM12 6BS, RM12 6HX, RM12 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6HR 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 | 28.2% | 28.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 51.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 47.4% | 52.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 19.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 26.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.3% | 80.5% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 93.7% | 82.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 82.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenscourt Close was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravenscourt Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 347th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,100 | 2021-03-04 | £647,065 |
| 8 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-12-12 | £588,106 |
| 3 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-05-03 | £633,798 |
| 8 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2013-02-27 | £757,054 |
| 2 Ravenscourt Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2009-09-08 | £697,646 |
RM12 6HR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,607 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 | 4,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milkies | 177 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 241 yd | |
| The Sipping House Limited | 179 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 247 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 142 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 285 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 84 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 347 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 164 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 334 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 678 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 678 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 749 yd | |
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 268 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 67 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 499 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 539 yd | |
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 542 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 46 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 937 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.