Suttons Lane is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6RU 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 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6RB, RM12 6RA, RM12 6RX, RM12 6SA, RM12 6TE, RM12 6LP, RM12 6TH, RM12 6SW, RM12 6TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 6RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 54.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 36.1% | 15.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 49.6% | -14.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 47.2% | 44.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 41.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 24.6% | 18.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 83.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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% | 89.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Suttons Lane was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Suttons Lane has the 37th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 345th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2025-11-05 | £482,000 |
| 172 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £448,500 | 2024-11-01 | £476,332 |
| 156 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2024-03-11 | £425,945 |
| 180 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2023-03-27 | £493,178 |
| Soden Court St Georges Park Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,842,000 | 2022-07-29 | £1,879,901 |
RM12 6RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,397 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre | Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch | 547 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 588 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 588 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 845 yd | |
| Angeli Fish & Chips | 51 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 845 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 553 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 845 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.