RM12 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Upper Rainham Road, 1.3km 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 4BY 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00011591 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4BY.
319
39
£ 56,000 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4BY. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4BY has low crime rates — 30 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
Rush Green Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Hylands Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Concordia Academy
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.8 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.6 km
- Roneo News0.4 km
- Asvacare Ltd1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Cooperative1.0 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blue Bengal0.8 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Andys Fish Bar0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown0.4 km
- Iona Social Club1.0 km
- The Avenues Social Club Limited1.0 km
- The Havering Well0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.5 km
- Spice Club0.4 km
- Indian Ocean0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124BY · Data under Open Government Licence