RM12 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on Albany Road, 1.1km from Hornchurch in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 43.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00011596 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, RM12 4AQ.
355
42
£ 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 42, RM12 4AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 43.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AQ. The average age is 41.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
6 sales · Mean £ 237,333
Terraced
£ 267,500
1 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AQ has low crime rates — 18 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
Hornchurch High School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Towers Junior School
Rush Green Primary School
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Elm Park Pharmacy0.9 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie0.7 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.0 km
- Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Royal Breakfast Bar0.9 km
- The Taj Restaurant0.9 km
- The Bank0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Midpoint Food Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.7 km
- Tesco Garage0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Blue Bengal0.7 km
- Happy Family0.9 km
- Lui Foods0.9 km
- Oriental City0.9 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Iona Social Club0.7 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- The Harrow0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park2.0 km
- Romford2.0 km
- Gidea Park2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AQ · Data under Open Government Licence