RM12 4AU is a mixed residential area on Cowdray Way, 0.9km from Elm Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Elm Park ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4AU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £462k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00011287 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWDRAY WAY, RM12 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWDRAY WAY, RM12 4AU.
441
40
£ 54,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM12 4AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £462k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £462k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AU. The average age is 40.5. 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
Terraced
£ 375,000
9 sales · Mean £ 376,666
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM12 4AU is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benhurst Primary School
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Hornchurch High School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- Elm Park Pharmacy0.5 km
- PKS Station Mini Market0.5 km
- Savers0.5 km
- Yogi News & Off Licence1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ0.9 km
- Burger Boyz0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Elm Park Cafe0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Dacia1.0 km
- Midpoint Food Store0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Best Fish Bar1.0 km
- Gourmet Japanese&Bento/Thai Silk Kitchen/Thai Silk/Sushi Oshi/La Olive0.5 km
- Happy Family0.5 km
- Lui Foods0.5 km
- New Regal Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
- Bretons Manor Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park2.9 km
- Romford2.9 km
- Rainham (Essex)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Elm Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AU · Data under Open Government Licence