Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RAINSFORD WAY, RM12 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINSFORD WAY, RM12 4BJ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM12 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM12 4BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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

RM12 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rainsford Way, 1.0km from Heath Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00011588 (shared with 4 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 4BJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 403,300

Terraced

£ 435,000

14 sales · Mean £ 445,035

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

RM12 4BJ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour62
Vehicle crime43
Drugs24
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Harrow Lodge Primary School

Outstanding380 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Hornchurch High School

Good781 pupils0.8 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.1 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.1 km
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Towers Junior School

Good342 pupils1.3 km
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Benhurst Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Harrow0.9 km
  • Iona Social Club0.7 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Casa Mia0.8 km
  • Hornchurch Athletic Sports Club0.9 km
  • Lake View Palace0.5 km
  • Mels Cafe0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • China City0.9 km
  • Now Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Paya0.9 km
  • Essex Chef0.4 km
  • New Lee Ho Fook0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.2 km
  • Tesco Garage0.2 km
  • Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Saffashaq0.9 km
  • Roneo News0.4 km
  • All-IN's Hornchurch Cornershop0.6 km
  • Niru Off Licence0.9 km
  • All Fresh Oriental Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford1.4 km
  • Emerson Park2.0 km
  • Gidea Park2.2 km