RM12 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rainsford Way, 1.0km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00011588 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAINSFORD WAY, RM12 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINSFORD WAY, RM12 4BJ.
355
41
£ 56,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM12 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM12 4BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4BJ. The average age is 41.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 403,300
Terraced
£ 435,000
14 sales · Mean £ 445,035
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4BJ has low crime rates — 41 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Hylands Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Towers Junior School
Benhurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Harrow0.9 km
- Iona Social Club0.7 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Casa Mia0.8 km
- Hornchurch Athletic Sports Club0.9 km
- Lake View Palace0.5 km
- Mels Cafe0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- China City0.9 km
- Now Peri Peri0.6 km
- Paya0.9 km
- Essex Chef0.4 km
- New Lee Ho Fook0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- Tesco Garage0.2 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.6 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Saffashaq0.9 km
- Roneo News0.4 km
- All-IN's Hornchurch Cornershop0.6 km
- Niru Off Licence0.9 km
- All Fresh Oriental Food0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.4 km
- Emerson Park2.0 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124BJ · Data under Open Government Licence