Highfield Crescent is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6PX 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 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, RM12 6PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6QA, RM12 6PD, RM12 6PU, RM12 6PT, RM12 6QB, RM14 2RS, RM12 6PH, RM12 6PR, RM14 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 27.5% | 24.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 63.8% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 51.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 13.7% | -9.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 21.2% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 28.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.1% | 87.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 92.7% | 86.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Crescent was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield Crescent has the 27th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cranham and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 530.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-03-31 | £665,806 |
| 36 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2021-03-26 | £549,885 |
| 44 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,500 | 2020-05-01 | £761,222 |
| 57 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-12-17 | £594,442 |
| 28 Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-10-02 | £648,826 |
RM12 6PX 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,205 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 | 5,086 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 | 479 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India | 140 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 288 yd | |
| HR's Cafe House | 122 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 288 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi | 134 Upminster Road, Upminster | 301 yd | |
| Passage to India | 99 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 302 yd | |
| English Martyrs Church Hall | 240 Alma Avenue, Hornchurch | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 491 yd | |
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 753 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 205 High Street, Hornchurch | 753 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 876 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Chicken & Pizza | 130 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 288 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 302 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 154 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 491 yd | |
| Zaitun Indian Takeaway | 162 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 491 yd | |
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Langtons Junior Academy WESTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.