Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6LU 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%

Partnership Status

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 6LU 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Station Lane Street dangerous?

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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RM12 6LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Lane are based on 255 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM12 6LU

Average Price
£601,478

Semi-Detached
£590,660

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£677,201

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Lane

Average Price
£418,641

Semi-Detached
£522,798

Terraced
£557,244

Detached
£760,704

Flats/Maisonettes
£301,278

Other
£465,286

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
128 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2024-02-09	£556,520
138 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-01-06	£524,486
140 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£600,000	2020-11-09	£690,745
136 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£392,500	2018-06-22	£470,908
128 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2016-07-15	£575,849

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM12 6LU

Employment

RM12 6LU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU	4out of 4	670 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP	3out of 4	752 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	828 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD	3out of 4	828 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT	2out of 4	846 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR	4out of 4	1,906 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD	3out of 4	2,458 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU	- not rated	3,340 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR	2out of 4	4,166 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR	2out of 4	827 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS	- not rated	2,503 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG	- not rated	2,930 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH	- not rated	3,030 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jimmy's Cafe	142 Station Lane, Hornchurch	77 yd
Milkies	177 Station Lane, Hornchurch	79 yd
The Sipping House Limited	179 Station Lane, Hornchurch	93 yd
The Cranleigh	84 Station Lane, Hornchurch	176 yd
Coffee Co	164 Station Lane, Hornchurch	209 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Hotel	Station Lane, Hornchurch	159 yd
Vertigo Lounge	17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch	590 yd
Frankie's Wine Bar	29 Station Lane, Hornchurch	590 yd
The Sutton Arms	14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch	648 yd
V Bar	197a High Street, Hornchurch	740 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hornchurch Charcoal Grill	195 Station Lane, Hornchurch	122 yd
Rumbles Fish Bar	67 Station Lane, Hornchurch	397 yd
Hong Kong City	53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch	493 yd
Fireaway Pizza	46 Station Lane, Hornchurch	560 yd
Subway	6 Station Lane, Hornchurch	648 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch	493 yd
Sainsbury's	101-105 High Street, Hornchurch	821 yd
Iceland	North Street, Hornchurch	870 yd
Lidl	31 High Street, Hornchurch	954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE	grass pitches	784 yd
The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE	grass pitches	840 yd
Squad Fitness ABBS CROSS GARDENS	health and fitness suite	862 yd
Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	886 yd
Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE	grass pitches	948 yd
Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	987 yd
Hornchurch Sports Centre HARROW LODGE PARK HARROW LODGE PARK HORNCHURCH ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.95 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM12 6LU