RM12 4AN is a sought-after residential area on Dorian Road, 0.8km 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 4AN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00011585 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AN.
338
45
£ 56,000 /yr
43%
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
RM12 4AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £485k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AN. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 505,000
3 sales · Mean £ 515,833
Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AN has low crime rates — 21 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Towers Junior School
Towers Infant School
Hylands Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Harvester0.8 km
- The Harrow0.5 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- Iona Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Casa Mia0.4 km
- Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Hornchurch Athletic Sports Club0.8 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China City0.5 km
- Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge0.6 km
- Blue Bengal0.3 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Essex Chef0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Roneo News0.9 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie0.3 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.4 km
- SG Newsagent & Off Licence0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.3 km
- Tesco Garage0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.7 km
- Romford1.9 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
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