RM12 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Fairfield Close, 1.0km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM12 4AP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00011593 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD CLOSE, RM12 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD CLOSE, RM12 4AP.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4AP spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AP. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 433,500
6 sales · Mean £ 439,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AP has low crime rates — 20 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
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
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.5 km
- Red Rose Wines1.0 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.2 km
- Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.9 km
- Altitude Coffee0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.5 km
- Tesco Garage0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blue Bengal0.5 km
- Park Lane Chippy1.0 km
- Fish & Shish0.6 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd1.0 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 Club0.5 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- The Harrow0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.9 km
- Emerson Park1.9 km
- Gidea Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AP · Data under Open Government Licence