Postcode Analysis Havering, London

FAIRFIELD CLOSE, RM12 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD CLOSE, RM12 4AP.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4AP spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

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

RM12 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Fairfield Close, 1.0km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.

For serious buyers, RM12 4AP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00011593 (shared with 4 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 4AP. 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

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 433,500

6 sales · Mean £ 439,500

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

RM12 4AP has low crime rates — 20 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime15
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.3 km
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Hornchurch High School

Good781 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Benhurst Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Good867 pupils1.2 km
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Towers Junior School

Good342 pupils1.2 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.3 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Mon Chere Patisserie0.5 km
  • Red Rose Wines1.0 km
  • Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Altitude Coffee0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.5 km
  • Tesco Garage0.6 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Blue Bengal0.5 km
  • Park Lane Chippy1.0 km
  • Fish & Shish0.6 km
  • Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd1.0 km
  • Tole Haven0.8 km
  • Havering Mind0.8 km
  • Jenny's Cafe0.5 km
  • Roneo Cafe0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Iona Social Club0.5 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • Harvester0.9 km
  • The Harrow0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford1.9 km
  • Emerson Park1.9 km
  • Gidea Park2.4 km