RM12 4AS is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.9km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM12 4AS is 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £488k, down 16.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00011585 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, RM12 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, RM12 4AS.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM12 4AS combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£488k 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 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AS. 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
£ 470,000
10 sales · Mean £ 481,100
Detached
£ 560,000
2 sales · Mean £ 560,000
Terraced
£ 421,000
2 sales · Mean £ 421,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AS has low crime rates — 29 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
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Towers Junior School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Benhurst Primary School
Towers Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fortune Inn0.8 km
- Now Peri Peri0.2 km
- Fish & Shish0.3 km
- Happy Coffee0.9 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Kika's Cupcakes0.8 km
- Burgaholic/ Wingaholic0.2 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd1.0 km
- Tole Haven0.8 km
- Havering Mind0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Iona Social Club0.3 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- The Harrow0.5 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Altitude Coffee0.2 km
- Candy Box0.5 km
- Esso Service Station Hornchurch0.7 km
- Grosvenor Store0.7 km
- Harrow Service Station B P0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Garage0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.7 km
- Romford1.7 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AS · Data under Open Government Licence