RM12 4AW is a sought-after residential area on Dorian Road, 0.7km 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 4AW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% 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: Prices average £603k, up 30.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00011585 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORIAN ROAD, RM12 4AW.
338
45
£ 56,000 /yr
43%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM12 4AW's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £603k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £603k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4AW. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 584,000
Terraced
£ 665,000
3 sales · Mean £ 651,666
Semi-Detached
£ 369,000
2 sales · Mean £ 369,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4AW has low crime rates — 29 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Towers Junior School
Benhurst Primary School
Towers Infant School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.4 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.5 km
- Roneo News1.0 km
- Abbs Cross Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.3 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Tesco Garage0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blue Bengal0.4 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- China City0.4 km
- Slm Food and Beverage Harrow Lodge0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown0.9 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- The Harrow0.4 km
- Iona Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Harris & Hoole0.7 km
- Spice Club0.8 km
- Casa Mia0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Emerson Park1.6 km
- Romford1.9 km
- Gidea Park2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124AW · Data under Open Government Licence