Severn Drive is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 1QE 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 Severn Drive, Upminster, RM14 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 1QB, RM14 1QD, RM14 1PX, RM14 1PS, RM14 1PT, RM14 1QA, RM14 1QF, RM14 1QG, RM14 1QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM14 1QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 1QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 25.2% | 26.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 54.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 52.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 16.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 22.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 91% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.1% | 94.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 94.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Drive was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Severn Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 20th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Severn Drive, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-08-30 | £799,690 |
| 112 Severn Drive, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-18 | £540,331 |
| 108 Severn Drive, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-12-09 | £524,057 |
| 120 Severn Drive, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-10-22 | £547,875 |
| 89 Severn Drive, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-07-13 | £577,215 |
RM14 1QE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Junior School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engayne Infant School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 2,235 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 | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park School Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,325 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 | 2,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranham Baptist Church | Severn Drive, Upminster | 421 yd | |
| The Golden Skewer | 127 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd | |
| Scrums | 135 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd | |
| Cranham Tandoori | 131 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd | |
| Upminster Court | 133 Hall Lane, Upminster | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Crane PH | 117 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Express | 133 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd | |
| Sea Fish | 151 Avon Road, Upminster | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Upminster Hall Playing Fields HOLDEN WAY | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Upminster Hall Sports Association Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane | 704 yd | |
| Upminster Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 846 yd |
| Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.