St Mary'S Lane is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 2QU 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 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 2QT, RM14 2RA, RM14 2QA, RM14 2QX, RM14 2QW, RM14 2QD, RM14 2QP, RM14 2YR, RM14 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM14 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 46.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 56.5% | 45% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 43.3% | 15.8% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 8.1% | -14.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 33.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 86% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 85.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 85.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary'S Lane was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Mary'S Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Cranham and the 124th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41A St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-08-23 | £298,154 |
| 41 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-29 | £347,849 |
| 19 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-09-29 | £429,284 |
| 23 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-12 | £295,975 |
| 33 St Mary'S Lane, Upminster, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-08 | £269,862 |
RM14 2QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM14 2QU 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Primary School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emerson Park Academy Wych Elm Road , RM11 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,815 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 | 4,910 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 4,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Mayesbrook Athletic Club | Bridge Avenue, Upminster | 199 yd | |
| AFC Hornchurch | Bridge Avenue, Upminster | 199 yd | |
| Hornchurch F.C | Bridge Avenue, Upminster | 199 yd | |
| Raj of India | 152 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 222 yd | |
| Clockhouse Bowling Club | St. Marys Lane, Upminster | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 222 yd | |
| BrewDog Upminster | 18 Station Road, Upminster | 675 yd | |
| The Junction | 70 Station Road, Upminster | 714 yd | |
| Crumpled Horn | 33-37 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster | 737 yd | |
| Upminster Masonic Hall Co Ltd | Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | 154 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 222 yd | |
| Zaitun Indian Takeaway | 162 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 222 yd | |
| VJ Chicken & Pizza | 130 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 455 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 482 yd | |
| Ace Creams & Tapas | 3-5 Station Road, Upminster | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 119-129 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 594 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 51-53 Station Road, Upminster | 644 yd | |
| Waitrose | 218 St Mary's Lane, Upminster | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Upminster Junior School ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Shapes Studio Gymnasium (Closed) St. Marys Lane | health and fitness suite | 828 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 | 75.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.9% |
| 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.