St Mary'S Lane is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 2QJ 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 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 2SY, RM14 2QL, RM14 2YT, RM14 2BE, RM14 2FA, RM14 2QB, RM14 2YS, RM14 2SH, RM14 2SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM14 2QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.7% | 48.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 28.8% | 31% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 54.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 56.9% | 55.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.6% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.4% | 90.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 93.8% | 90.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary'S Lane was 324.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 693.7% higher than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Mary'S Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cranham and the 31st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-27 | £331,528 |
| 111A St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-07 | £305,128 |
| 113 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-04-09 | £356,483 |
| 113A St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2019-11-28 | £327,816 |
| Flat 1 The Hollies St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-10-12 | £402,922 |
RM14 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 89 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Windmill Hall Community Association | St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 97 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Club | 117 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 173 yd | |
| Catholic Womens League Charity | 117 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 173 yd | |
| Friends of Upminster Windmill | 89 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 131-133 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 269 yd | |
| Crumpled Horn | 33-37 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 351 yd | |
| The Junction | 70 Station Road, Upminster | 390 yd | |
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 646 yd | |
| Upminster Masonic Hall Co Ltd | Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Creams & Tapas | 3-5 Station Road, Upminster | 214 yd | |
| Ni Hao | 166 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 344 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 175 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 346 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 171 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 346 yd | |
| The Essex Grill Kebab & Burgers | 177 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 173 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 51-53 Station Road, Upminster | 330 yd | |
| Waitrose | 218 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Upminster Junior School ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Shapes Studio Gymnasium (Closed) St. Marys Lane | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Grosvenor Lawn Tennis Club Grosvenor Gardens | tennis courts | 976 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 | 1,041 yd |
| Cranston Park Lawn Tennis & Social Club CONISTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.