Lawford Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6RZ 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 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5TP, RM12 5TS, RM12 6RQ, RM12 6RY, RM12 5RA, RM12 5QX, RM12 5RB, RM12 5SX, RM12 6SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM12 6RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 23.5% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 65.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 40.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.8% | 17.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 31.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 86.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.9% 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% | 86.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 87.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawford Close was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawford Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 364th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-11-19 | £573,844 |
| 9 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2010-05-14 | £601,408 |
| 15 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2003-03-14 | £714,172 |
| 9 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1997-11-28 | £689,011 |
| 15 Lawford Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 1996-07-25 | £723,462 |
RM12 6RZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM12 6RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 277 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 488 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,278 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,603 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 | 1,771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrington School 17 Walden Road , Emerson Park RM11 2JT | - not rated | 2,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 296 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 296 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 634 yd | |
| Angeli Fish & Chips | 51 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 634 yd | |
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 751 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 853 yd | |
| Harvester | 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 634 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 833 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 833 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 833 yd | |
| New Regal Fish Bar | 3 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 296 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 633 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 752 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 924 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 794 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.