RM12 4AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Hornchurch in Havering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
The people who live in RM12 4AJ are typical of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00011594 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM12 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM12 4AJ.
349
42
£ 56,000 /yr
55%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hornchurch High School
Benhurst Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Towers Junior School
Sanders Draper
Towers Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Elm Park Pharmacy0.9 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie0.7 km
- PKS Station Mini Market0.9 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Elm Park Cafe0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Rose Cafe0.9 km
- Royal Breakfast Bar0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Midpoint Food Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.7 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- Tesco Garage1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blue Bengal0.7 km
- Happy Family0.8 km
- Lui Foods0.8 km
- Oriental City0.8 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Harvester0.6 km
- The Harrow0.7 km
- Iona Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.8 km
- Romford2.2 km
- Gidea Park2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AJ · Data under Open Government Licence