RM12 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Grenfell Avenue, 1.3km from Rush Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM12 4DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00011591 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENFELL AVENUE, RM12 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENFELL AVENUE, RM12 4DS.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM12 4DS's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. 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 4DS. 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
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
Terraced
£ 432,000
16 sales · Mean £ 437,562
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
3 sales · Mean £ 447,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4DS has low crime rates — 23 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
Rush Green Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Hylands Primary School
Concordia Academy
Benhurst Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Roneo News0.4 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie0.9 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.6 km
- Al Razzaq Halal Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.4 km
- The Avenues Social Club Limited0.9 km
- The Havering Well0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.5 km
- Spice Club0.4 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Cooperative0.9 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Blue Bengal0.9 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Happy Coffee0.7 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.4 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.5 km
- Emerson Park2.4 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124DS · Data under Open Government Licence