Postcode Analysis Havering, London

COWDRAY WAY, RM12 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWDRAY WAY, RM12 4AX.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM12 4AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4AX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM12 4AX is a safe, established residential area on Cowdray Way, 0.9km from Elm Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Elm Park ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4AX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00011300 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AX. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 357,500

15 sales · Mean £ 364,066

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM12 4AX has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime15
Burglary12
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Scargill Junior School

Good322 pupils1.1 km
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Scargill Infant School

Good251 pupils1.1 km
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Benhurst Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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The R J Mitchell Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Good867 pupils1.2 km
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Hornchurch High School

Good781 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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The Brittons Academy

Good651 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Elm Park Pharmacy0.6 km
  • PKS Station Mini Market0.6 km
  • Savers0.6 km
  • Yogi News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ0.9 km
  • Burger Boyz0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Elm Park Cafe0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Dacia0.9 km
  • Midpoint Food Store0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Best Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Gourmet Japanese&Bento/Thai Silk Kitchen/Thai Silk/Sushi Oshi/La Olive0.6 km
  • Happy Family0.6 km
  • Lui Foods0.6 km
  • New Regal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bretons Manor Ltd0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford3.0 km
  • Emerson Park3.0 km
  • Rainham (Essex)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elm Park Underground Station0.5 km