Front Lane is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 1LH is located in the Cranham 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 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 1PD, RM14 1SU, RM14 1SS, RM14 1NB, RM14 1ST, RM14 1PA, RM14 1PB, RM14 1LY, RM14 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM14 1LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.9% | 52.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 29.3% | 33% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 46.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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 | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 18.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 17.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 29.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 90.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 90.8% | 93.1% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 93.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Lane was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Front Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 7th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-07-17 | £458,153 |
| 323 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-03-28 | £495,440 |
| 319 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-27 | £464,240 |
| 305 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-01 | £458,842 |
| 321 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2022-06-08 | £544,880 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Junior School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Infant School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | - not rated | 887 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 1,796 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 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 1,927 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 | 2,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe Unit Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Skewer | 127 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Scrums | 135 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Cranham Tandoori | 131 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Cranham Baptist Church | Severn Drive, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Tapestry | Brunswick Avenue, Upminster | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Crane PH | 117 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| The Plough | 83 Front Lane, Upminster | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Express | 133 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Sea Fish | 151 Avon Road, Upminster | 183 yd | |
| Brooklyn's Eat Out | Moor Lane, Upminster | 972 yd | |
| Sea World | Moor Lane, Upminster | 972 yd | |
| Prosperity | 71 Front Lane, Upminster | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 77-81 Front Lane, Upminster | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Upminster Hall Playing Fields HOLDEN WAY | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Upminster Hall Sports Association Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane | 778 yd | |
| Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Upminster Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 932 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.