Granton Avenue is in Upminster and in Havering district. RM14 2RU is located in the St Andrew's 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 Granton Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM14 2PS, RM14 2RR, RM14 2PJ, RM14 2RX, RM14 2RS, RM14 2PT, RM14 2RL, RM14 2PA, RM14 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM14 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 34.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 48.2% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 53.1% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 36.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.6% | 15.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 26.4% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 27.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 86.9% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 91.7% | 85.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granton Avenue was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% higher than the Cranham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granton Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Cranham and the 349th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Granton Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-08-21 | £594,846 |
| 19 Granton Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-08-04 | £636,275 |
| 25 Granton Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-09 | £541,763 |
| 17 Granton Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2019-04-10 | £747,333 |
| 29 Granton Avenue, Upminster, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-01-30 | £638,405 |
RM14 2RU 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Junior School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branfil Infant School Cedar Avenue , RM14 2LW | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hacton Primary School Chepstow Avenue , RM12 6AU | - not rated | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dury Falls School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Community school | 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 | 506 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 909 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India | 140 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 377 yd | |
| HR's Cafe House | 122 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 377 yd | |
| Miyabi Sushi | 134 Upminster Road, Upminster | 378 yd | |
| English Martyrs Church Hall | 240 Alma Avenue, Hornchurch | 393 yd | |
| Passage to India | 99 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | 167 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 437 yd | |
| The Optimist Tavern | Hacton Lane, Hornchurch | 861 yd | |
| V Bar | 197a High Street, Hornchurch | 1,045 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 205 High Street, Hornchurch | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Chicken & Pizza | 130 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 377 yd | |
| Super Kebab House/ Upminster Grill | 97 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 426 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 154 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 437 yd | |
| Zaitun Indian Takeaway | 162 Upminster Road, Hornchurch | 437 yd | |
| Hacton Lane Fish Bar & Kebab | Central Drive, Hornchurch | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornchurch Stadium HORNCHURCH STADIUM HORNCHURCH STADIUM BRIDGE AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Havering Sixth Form College WINGLETYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls School ST. MARYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Upminster Park BROOKDALE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Branfil Primary School (Little Gaynes Lane Playing Field) LITTLE GAYNES LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| St Andrews Park PATRICIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.