Station Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6LJ 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 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6LU, RM12 4LF, RM12 6HS, RM12 6HU, RM12 6LT, RM12 6HX, RM12 4LD, RM12 6LL, RM12 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 33.4% | 34.5% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 54.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
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 | 49.9% | 46.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 27.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 91% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 93% | 91% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Lane was 77.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 272nd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2025-03-24 | £304,810 |
| 157 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-07-04 | £318,421 |
| 139 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2024-06-24 | £493,412 |
| 157 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-06 | £315,789 |
| 161 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-10 | £340,822 |
RM12 6LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,410 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 | 3,383 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 | 4,215 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 | 781 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,069 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 | 101 yd | |
| The Sipping House Limited | 179 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 117 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 142 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 117 yd | |
| The Cranleigh | 84 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 159 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 164 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 199 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 566 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 566 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 627 yd | |
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 150 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 67 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 372 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 522 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 46 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 540 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 522 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 805 yd | |
| Iceland | North Street, Hornchurch | 852 yd | |
| Lidl | 31 High Street, Hornchurch | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.