Front Lane is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 1XU 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 1XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 1SJ, RM14 1XP, RM14 1XR, RM14 1XS, RM14 1XX, RM14 1JS, RM14 1LA, RM14 1SL, RM14 1XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM14 1XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 20% | 27.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 48.5% | -13.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.7% | 17.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.9% | 91% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 68.7% | 46.2% | 22.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Lane was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Front Lane has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cranham and the 216th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-27 | £446,885 |
| 112B Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-03-02 | £502,848 |
| 112A Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-10-28 | £456,407 |
| 120 Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-23 | £513,926 |
| 112B Front Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-11-10 | £521,160 |
RM14 1XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 RM14 1XU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School Severn Drive , Cranham RM14 1SW | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Warley Street , Great Warley CM13 3LA | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School Great Ropers Lane, , Brentwood CM13 3HR | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 4 You | 99 Front Lane, Upminster | 295 yd | |
| Sodexo @ TFL Upminster | Front Lane, Upminster | 422 yd | |
| The Golden Skewer | 127 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd | |
| Scrums | 135 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd | |
| Cranham Tandoori | 131 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 83 Front Lane, Upminster | 422 yd | |
| The Golden Crane PH | 117 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn's Eat Out | Moor Lane, Upminster | 379 yd | |
| Sea World | Moor Lane, Upminster | 379 yd | |
| Prosperity | 71 Front Lane, Upminster | 422 yd | |
| Peking Express | 133 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd | |
| Sea Fish | 151 Avon Road, Upminster | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 77-81 Front Lane, Upminster | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Mead School MARLBOROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Engayne Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Upminster Hall Playing Fields HOLDEN WAY | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Upminster Hall Sports Association Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane Playing Fields Hall Lane | 650 yd | |
| Upminster Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 743 yd |
| Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club Grosvenor Gardens | tennis courts | 960 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.