Ascot Gardens is in Hornchurch and in Havering district. RM12 6ST 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 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 6DJ, RM12 6DL, RM12 6SP, RM12 6DP, RM12 6DA, RM12 6DD, RM12 6DH, RM12 6DR, RM12 6SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM12 6ST, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52% | 52.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 47.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 19.4% | 26.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 56.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 48.9% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 14% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around RM12 6ST this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 30.7% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 92.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 69.1% | 46.2% | 22.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Gardens was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ascot Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-07-23 | £607,438 |
| 50 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £514,500 | 2025-03-17 | £531,803 |
| 43 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-11-26 | £613,138 |
| 37 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-04-20 | £539,970 |
| 64 Ascot Gardens, Hornchurch, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-06-30 | £481,090 |
RM12 6ST 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 6ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RP | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,393 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 | 4,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,461 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 | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunch Kitchen | 47 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 480 yd | |
| Angeli Fish & Chips | 51 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 480 yd | |
| Coffee Co | 164 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 725 yd | |
| The Sipping House Limited | 179 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 792 yd | |
| Milkies | 177 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Station Lane, Hornchurch | 768 yd | |
| The Optimist Tavern | Hacton Lane, Hornchurch | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 53 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 480 yd | |
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 651 yd | |
| Hornchurch Charcoal Grill | 195 Station Lane, Hornchurch | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suttons Primary School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| The Sanders School SUTTONS LANE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Branfil Primary School (Little Gaynes Lane Playing Field) LITTLE GAYNES LANE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Scotts Primary School BONINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.