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.
ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AF.
365
44
£ 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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Rush Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Harrow0.7 km
- Iona Social Club0.5 km
- The Crown0.5 km
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
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
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
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
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