Southbury Close is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6SG 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 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, RM12 6SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6QS, RM12 6RG, RM12 6SW, RM12 6RX, RM12 6RE, RM12 6TZ, RM12 6SQ, RM12 6SF, RM12 6SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM12 6SG 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 | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 6SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 30.1% | 24.2% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 65.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 55.5% | 56% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 19.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 31.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91% | 80.8% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.2% | 89.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 94% | 89.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 76.7% | 20.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbury Close was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbury Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 58th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-12-15 | £665,383 |
| 17 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-08-19 | £559,452 |
| 12 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2016-10-19 | £561,613 |
| 17 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-09-11 | £584,714 |
| 12 Southbury Close, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2002-09-12 | £690,239 |
RM12 6SG 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhurst Primary School Benhurst Avenue , Elm Park RM12 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,195 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 | 3,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ’s Coffee House | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 560 yd | |
| Girls Allowed Gyms | Northolt Way, Hornchurch | 560 yd | |
| Wildwood | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 604 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 168 High Street, Hornchurch | 604 yd | |
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 914 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 1,052 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 747 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 888 yd | |
| Peri Peri World | 11 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 1,004 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18-19 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 1,004 yd | |
| Uraswamy's Indian Takeaway | 4 Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Abbs Cross Health And Fitness ABBS CROSS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Abbs Cross Academy & Arts College ABBS CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 842 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.