Swift Close, Upminster, RM14 1EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM14 1EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	51.5%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.4%	48.5%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 RM14 1EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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	22.1%	29%	6.9%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	58.7%	-6.1%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	4.1%	4%	-0.1%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	7.8%	6.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	46.1%	50.6%	4.5%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	32.6%	33.2%	0.6%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	17.4%	11.3%	-6.1%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.6%	18.9%	-7.7%	18.2%	0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	8.4%	-5.1%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	17.5%	-0.1%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.3%	2.8%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	18.5%	5.0%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	26.5%	8.1%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	5.7%	2.9%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	1%	2.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97%	90.2%	-6.8%	81.4%	8.8%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

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	95.7%	89.1%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	2.3%	3.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.9%	2.9%	5.6%	-1.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	89.6%	-6.1%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0%	6.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.8%	37.2%	-6.4%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Sikh	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Swift Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swift Close was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Swift Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 13th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RM14 1EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Swift Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Havering.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Swift Close, Upminster, RM14 1EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM14 1EH

Average Price
£495,767

Semi-Detached
£506,832

Terraced
£484,703

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swift Close

Average Price
£508,915

Semi-Detached
£521,373

Terraced
£492,897

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swift CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Swift Close, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£494,000	2025-02-20	£510,630
6 Swift Close, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£478,000	2022-12-09	£496,038
9 Swift Close, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2022-03-11	£537,045
3 Swift Close, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-29	£352,306
3 Swift Close, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£367,000	2017-06-22	£475,960

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM14 1EH

Employment

RM14 1EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

RM14 1EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	57
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Financial and insurance activities	18
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB	3out of 4	650 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Engayne Primary School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Engayne Junior School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW	- not rated	1,138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Engayne Infant School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW	- not rated	1,138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS	- not rated	1,699 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF	- not rated	744 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF	4out of 4	744 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS	- not rated	1,039 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS	3out of 4	1,039 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR	- not rated	2,143 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB	- not rated	2,888 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL	- not rated	4,395 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oglethorpe Unit Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB	- not rated	650 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL	- not rated	2,794 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ	3out of 4	2,880 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG	- not rated	2,998 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA	- not rated	3,050 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice of India	Front Lane, Upminster	252 yd
Cafe in Cranham	Front Lane, Upminster	252 yd
Sodexo @ TFL Upminster	Front Lane, Upminster	307 yd
Cafe 4 You	99 Front Lane, Upminster	382 yd
Tapestry	Brunswick Avenue, Upminster	821 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough	83 Front Lane, Upminster	307 yd
Thatched House	St Mary's Lane, Upminster	636 yd
The Jobbers Rest	St Mary's Lane, Upminster	636 yd
The Golden Crane PH	117 Avon Road, Upminster	881 yd
Royal British Legion	316 St Mary's Lane, Upminster	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brooklyn's Eat Out	Moor Lane, Upminster	245 yd
Sea World	Moor Lane, Upminster	245 yd
Prosperity	71 Front Lane, Upminster	307 yd
Peking Express	133 Avon Road, Upminster	881 yd
Sea Fish	151 Avon Road, Upminster	881 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	77-81 Front Lane, Upminster		307 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	747 yd
Cranham Golf Course ST. MARYS LANE	golf	981 yd
Coopers Company & Coborn School COOPERS AND COBORN SCHOOL COOPERS AND COBORN SCHOOL ST MARYS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,056 yd
Upminster Hall Sports Association Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane		1,068 yd
Engayne Primary School SEVERN DRIVE	grass pitches	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM14 1EH