Sycamore Avenue is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 2HR is located in the Upminster 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 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 2LF, RM14 2LJ, RM14 2LE, RM14 2HP, RM14 2LH, RM14 2HU, RM14 2LD, RM14 2LB, RM14 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM14 2HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 24.1% | 23.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 63.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 49.4% | 47.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 18.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 25.9% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 99.4% | 95.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Avenue was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Upminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Upminster and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-03-18 | £1,033,630 |
| 7 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £726,500 | 2025-01-10 | £759,193 |
| 33 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-08-29 | £561,944 |
| 21 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-06-05 | £957,827 |
| 47 Sycamore Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2023-02-17 | £744,217 |
RM14 2HR 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 RM14 2HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Junior School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Infant School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Church Hall | Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 524 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 48 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 524 yd | |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd | 127 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 536 yd | |
| Ginger Lounge | 121-123 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 545 yd | |
| Lefke | 30 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Optimist Tavern | Hacton Lane, Hornchurch | 603 yd | |
| Crumpled Horn | 33-37 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 672 yd | |
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 894 yd | |
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Garden | 44 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 524 yd | |
| Miah's | 50 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 524 yd | |
| New Beijing | 46 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 524 yd | |
| Papa John's | 63 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 672 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza Upminster | 71 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 866 yd | |
| Waitrose | 218 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Branfil Primary School (Little Gaynes Lane Playing Field) LITTLE GAYNES LANE | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Cranston Park Lawn Tennis & Social Club CONISTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Upminster Junior School ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Shapes Studio Gymnasium (Closed) St. Marys Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Gaynes School Language College BRACKENDALE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.