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.
HARVARD WALK, RM12 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVARD WALK, RM12 4BB.
393
38
£ 54,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM12 4BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Benhurst Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
Harrow Lodge Primary School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midpoint Food Store0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RM124BB · Data under Open Government Licence