Postcode Analysis Havering, London

ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AF.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM12 4AF combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£543k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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

RM12 4AF 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 4AF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £543k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00011584 (shared with 9 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 RM12 4AF. 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

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 494,350

5 sales · Mean £ 529,870

Terraced

£ 531,000

9 sales · Mean £ 531,111

Detached

£ 645,000

1 sales · Mean £ 645,000

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

RM12 4AF 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour59
Vehicle crime34
Drugs21
Public order21

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.2 km
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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.2 km
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Hornchurch High School

Good781 pupils0.6 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.1 km
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Towers Junior School

Good342 pupils1.2 km
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Benhurst Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Harrow0.7 km
  • Iona Social Club0.5 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Casa Mia0.6 km
  • Harrow Lodge Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Hornchurch Athletic Sports Club0.8 km
  • Kika's Cupcakes0.6 km
  • YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • China City0.7 km
  • Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge0.9 km
  • Fortune Inn0.7 km
  • Fish & Shish0.5 km
  • Happy Coffee0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Altitude Coffee0.4 km
  • Candy Box0.7 km
  • Esso Service Station Hornchurch0.5 km
  • Grosvenor Store1.0 km
  • Harrow Service Station B P0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Garage0.3 km
  • Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford1.6 km
  • Emerson Park1.9 km
  • Gidea Park2.2 km