RM12 4AL is a safe, established residential area on Dorian Road, 0.9km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4AL offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00011593 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AL.
331
46
£ 56,000 /yr
44%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM12 4AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
11 sales · Mean £ 457,818
Terraced
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AL has low crime rates — 29 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Benhurst Primary School
Towers Junior School
Hylands Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.4 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.3 km
- Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.9 km
- Altitude Coffee0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.4 km
- Tesco Garage0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blue Bengal0.4 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Fish & Shish0.4 km
- Happy Coffee1.0 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd1.0 km
- Tole Haven0.8 km
- Havering Mind0.7 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.4 km
- Roneo Cafe0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Iona Social Club0.4 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- The Harrow0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.8 km
- Romford1.8 km
- Gidea Park2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AL · Data under Open Government Licence