RM13 7AR is a safe, established residential area on Ford Lane, 1.0km from South Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within South Hornchurch ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM13, RM13 7AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00011825 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD LANE, RM13 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, RM13 7AR.
329
42
£ 49,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM13 7AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM13 7AR combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 RM13 7AR. The average age is 41.7. 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
£ 325,000
4 sales · Mean £ 345,750
Semi-Detached
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7AR has low crime rates — 33 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
Whybridge Infant School
Whybridge Junior School
The Brittons Academy
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
La Salette Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sunny's Mini Market0.7 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.7 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
- Yogi News & Off Licence0.7 km
- ICom2 Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Silver Cafe0.7 km
- Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Jack's Cafe0.6 km
- BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.1 km
- Chilli Tree0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Buzz Grill0.7 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.6 km
- Best Fish Bar0.7 km
- SKEWERS@rainham0.7 km
- New Cherries0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dacia0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bretons Manor Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)1.9 km
- Dagenham East L.T.3.1 km
- Dagenham Dock3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137AR · Data under Open Government Licence