Area Information for Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ

Summary Back to Top

Swallow Walk in Hornchurch is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Elm Park ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This page combines information for the address Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RM12 5QJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Havering
Ward Elm Park
Constituency Dagenham and Rainham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ:

Peregrine Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5EZ
Flamingo Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QP
Gull Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QL
Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5HF
Fulmar Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5LL
Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5HE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM12 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (32 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 32 property sales in Swallow Walk since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swallow Walk, Hornchurch consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 65
Flat (Purpose-Built) 37
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 118
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swallow Walk, Hornchurch contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 34% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 39
Owned with Mortgage 30
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 36
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 5
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 118

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 58
Two People 32
Three People 12
Four People 14
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 119

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 58
Family Household 56
Other Household 3
Total 117

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 49
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 118

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Elm Park ward however contains significantly more women than average (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 93
Female 132
Total 225

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 3
10-14 10
15-19 10
20-24 15
25-29 18
30-34 12
35-39 8
40-44 4
45-49 16
50-54 17
55-59 11
60-64 13
65-69 15
70-74 26
75-79 21
80-84 6
85+ 16
Total 227

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM12 5QJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 67
Married 69
Separated 7
Divorced 32
Widowed 26
Total 201

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 95
Good 76
Fair 39
Bad 11
Very Bad 5
Total 226

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Swallow Walk and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 33% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 48
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 25
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 66
Other 6
Total 201

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 200
Indian 11
Bangladeshi 1
Other Asian 5
Black African 9
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 228

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 197
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 10
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 226

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 197
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 226

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM12 5QJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 179
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 68
Christian 145
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 4
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 226

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Elm Park ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 71
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 73
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 4
Total 200

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 102

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 41
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 7
Total 204

Policing and Crime (46) Back to Top

Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ is within the Elm Park policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 46 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM12 5QJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 46 crimes committed near Swallow Walk
Neighbourhood Team Address Elm Park
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM12 5QJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM12 5QJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Essex), approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Rainham (Essex) 1.5 miles
Emerson Park 2.3 miles
Dagenham Dock 2.5 miles
Romford 2.6 miles
Upminster 2.7 miles
Gidea Park 3 miles
Chadwell Heath 3.6 miles
Belvedere 3.8 miles
Barking Riverside 3.8 miles
Harold Wood 4.1 miles
Erith 4.1 miles
Ockendon 4.1 miles
Goodmayes 4.2 miles
Purfleet 4.3 miles
Seven Kings 4.7 miles
Abbey Wood 4.7 miles
Slade Green 4.9 miles
Barking 5.1 miles
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 5.3 miles
Barnehurst 5.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest Tube station is Elm Park, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, approximately 200 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Alban's Catholic Primary School 200 yards
    
Scargill Infant School 520 yards
    
Scargill Junior School 520 yards
    
R J Mitchell Primary School 570 yards
    
Whybridge Infant School 810 yards
    
Whybridge Junior School 0.5 miles
    
Scotts Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Elm Park Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Benhurst Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Parsonage Farm Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is The Brittons Academy, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Brittons Academy 830 yards
    
Sanders Draper 1 mile
    
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College 1.1 miles
    
Hornchurch High School 1.4 miles
    
Brook Sixth Form and Academy 1.4 miles
    
Harris Academy Rainham 1.6 miles
    
Eastbrook School (All Through) 1.7 miles
    
Dagenham Park CofE School 1.8 miles
    
Olive AP Academy - Havering 2 miles
    
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is The Rosewood Medical Centre, approximately 490 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is Southend Road Dental Surgery, approximately 820 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is St Georges Health And Wellbeing Hub, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Swallow Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5QJ. The nearest is Nasir Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in RM12 5QJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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