Suttons Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6RD 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 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6SH, RM12 6TG, RM12 6LS, RM12 6AA, RM12 6NL, RM12 6AL, RM12 6RJ, RM12 6TF, RM12 4SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 6RD is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 46.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM12 6RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.8% | 54.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 23% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 39.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 19.1% | 20.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 29.7% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.4% | 69% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 72.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.5% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 72.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Suttons Lane was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Suttons Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 159th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 280.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-03 | £208,376 |
| 23A Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-06 | £599,359 |
| 19 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2021-04-30 | £178,746 |
| 35 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-08-30 | £502,032 |
| 1A Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-09-28 | £204,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Junior Academy Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery Westland Avenue , RM11 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,719 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 | 3,346 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 | 4,075 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Co | 164 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 131 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 165 yd | |
| Angeli Fish & Chips | 51 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 165 yd | |
| The Sipping House Limited | 179 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 242 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 142 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 180 yd | |
| Vertigo Lounge | 17-19 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 918 yd | |
| Frankie's Wine Bar | 29 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 918 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 935 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 14-16 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 165 yd | |
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 208 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 67 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 726 yd | |
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 747 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 46 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 165 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 851 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.