Postcode Analysis Havering, London

FORD CLOSE, RM13 7AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD CLOSE, RM13 7AU.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM13 7AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £393k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM13 7AU is a safe, established residential area on Ford Close, 0.7km 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 7AU offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00011823 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7AU. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.2%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 388,500

16 sales · Mean £ 395,750

Semi-Detached

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

Flat

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 205,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM13 7AU has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime27
Other theft20
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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The Brittons Academy

Good651 pupils0.2 km
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Whybridge Infant School

Good257 pupils0.3 km
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Whybridge Junior School

Good325 pupils0.3 km
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Scargill Junior School

Good322 pupils0.6 km
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Scargill Infant School

Good251 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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The Leys Primary School

Good396 pupils1.3 km
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The R J Mitchell Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Yogi News & Off Licence0.7 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.7 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Sunny's Mini Market0.7 km
  • ICom2 Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Dacia0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Best Fish Bar0.7 km
  • SKEWERS@rainham0.7 km
  • Buzz Grill0.7 km
  • Sisserou Lunch Box0.7 km
  • New Cherries0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Silver Cafe0.7 km
  • Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.8 km
  • Jack's Cafe0.6 km
  • BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.4 km
  • Chilli Tree0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bretons Manor Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Essex)2.0 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.2.8 km
  • Dagenham Dock3.1 km