RM12 4BP is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Heath Park in Havering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
Within the RM12 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00011584 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM12 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM12 4BP.
365
44
£ 53,200 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM12 4BP — age 44, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4BP. The average age is 43.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4BP has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Rush Green Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Towers Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Harrow0.9 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Iona Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Casa Mia0.8 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.7 km
- Tole Haven0.5 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.6 km
- Roneo Cafe0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China City0.9 km
- Blue Bengal0.6 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.8 km
- Fish & Shish0.7 km
- Happy Coffee0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.6 km
- Red Rose Wines0.8 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.4 km
- Altitude Coffee0.7 km
- Candy Box0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.4 km
- Tesco Garage0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.1 km
- Gidea Park2.4 km
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