RM12 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Upper Rainham Road, 1.0km from Eastbrook 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 4DB offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. 72% 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 — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00176929 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4DB.
362
41
£ 54,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM12 4DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £473k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4DB. The average age is 41.1. 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
£ 510,000
2 sales · Mean £ 510,000
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
7 sales · Mean £ 425,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4DB has low crime rates — 21 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
Benhurst Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Scargill Infant School
Scargill Junior School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
The R J Mitchell Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Viv's Snacks0.9 km
- Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- Joyful0.7 km
- Nemo's Plaice0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Millenium Centre Cafe0.8 km
- Elm Park Tennis Club0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.6 km
- Griller0.7 km
- Istanbul Grill0.6 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Camilla0.7 km
- Elm Park Discount Store0.7 km
- Elm Park Food & Wine0.6 km
- Redden News0.6 km
- Broadway Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.8 km
- Bretons Manor Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midpoint Food Store0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.8 km
- Emerson Park3.0 km
- Dagenham East L.T.3.6 km
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