RM12 4AE is a safe, established residential area on Albany Road, 1.0km 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 4AE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00011584 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AE.
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£ 53,200 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
RM12 4AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 82% 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 4AE. The average age is 43.9. 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
£ 492,500
10 sales · Mean £ 503,300
Terraced
£ 467,500
6 sales · Mean £ 470,416
Detached
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AE has low crime rates — 38 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Towers Junior School
Benhurst Primary School
Towers Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.3 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy1.0 km
- Red Rose Wines0.7 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.4 km
- Altitude Coffee0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.4 km
- Tesco Garage0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blue Bengal0.3 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.7 km
- Fortune Inn0.7 km
- Now Peri Peri0.4 km
- Fish & Shish0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Kika's Cupcakes0.7 km
- Burgaholic/ Wingaholic0.3 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.8 km
- Tole Haven0.6 km
- Havering Mind0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Iona Social Club0.5 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- The Harrow0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park1.8 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AE · Data under Open Government Licence