Postcode Analysis Havering, London

HARVARD WALK, RM12 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVARD WALK, RM12 4BB.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM12 4BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM12 4BB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

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

RM12 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Harvard Walk, 1.0km 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 4BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00011296 (shared with 8 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 4BB. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 382,500

2 sales · Mean £ 382,500

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

RM12 4BB has low crime rates — 30 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime17
Public order13
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Benhurst Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Hornchurch High School

Good781 pupils1.1 km
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College

Good867 pupils1.2 km
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Scargill Junior School

Good322 pupils1.2 km
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Scargill Infant School

Good251 pupils1.2 km
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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils1.3 km
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The R J Mitchell Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Elm Park Pharmacy0.6 km
  • PKS Station Mini Market0.5 km
  • Savers0.5 km
  • Broadway Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Burger Boyz0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Elm Park Cafe0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Rose Cafe0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midpoint Food Store0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Gourmet Japanese&Bento/Thai Silk Kitchen/Thai Silk/Sushi Oshi/La Olive0.6 km
  • Happy Family0.6 km
  • Lui Foods0.5 km
  • New Regal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Ninja Chef / La Pizzeria & Burgers0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Bretons Manor Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford2.8 km
  • Emerson Park2.9 km
  • Gidea Park3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Park Underground Station0.4 km
  • Elm Park Underground Station0.5 km