RM12 4AT 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 4AT 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £579k, up 20.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00011585 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, RM12 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, RM12 4AT.
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 4AT combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£579k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £579k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AT. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 605,000
2 sales · Mean £ 605,000
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
5 sales · Mean £ 510,400
Terraced
£ 371,000
2 sales · Mean £ 371,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AT has low crime rates — 31 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
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.2 km
- Red Rose Wines0.7 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.5 km
- Altitude Coffee0.2 km
- Candy Box0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.3 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blue Bengal0.2 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.7 km
- Fortune Inn0.7 km
- Now Peri Peri0.3 km
- Fish & Shish0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Kika's Cupcakes0.8 km
- Burgaholic/ Wingaholic0.2 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.9 km
- Tole Haven0.7 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.7 km
- Romford1.7 km
- Gidea Park2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AT · Data under Open Government Licence