RM12 4AG is a safe, established residential area on Albany Road, 1.0km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4AG offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k, down 29.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00011593 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AG.
331
46
£ 56,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM12 4AG combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£527k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AG. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
7 sales · Mean £ 411,428
Detached
£ 675,000
5 sales · Mean £ 685,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch High School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Towers Junior School
Hylands Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.5 km
- Red Rose Wines1.0 km
- Savers1.0 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.2 km
- Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.6 km
- Tesco Garage0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blue Bengal0.5 km
- Park Lane Chippy1.0 km
- Fish & Shish0.6 km
- Happy Coffee1.0 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.9 km
- Tole Haven0.8 km
- Havering Mind0.8 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.5 km
- Roneo Cafe0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Iona Social Club0.6 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- The Harrow0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.8 km
- Emerson Park1.9 km
- Gidea Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AG · Data under Open Government Licence