RM12 4BS is a safe, established residential area on Upper Rainham Road, 1.3km 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 4BS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 — 31% 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: Prices average £513k, down 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00011591 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER RAINHAM ROAD, RM12 4BS.
319
39
£ 56,000 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RM12 4BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4BS. The average age is 38.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4BS has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harrow Lodge Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Rush Green Primary School
Hylands Primary School
Benhurst Primary School
Concordia Academy
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.8 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.5 km
- Roneo News0.4 km
- Asvacare Ltd1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Cooperative1.0 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blue Bengal0.8 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Andys Fish Bar1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- Iced Bubble Tea Dagenham0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown0.4 km
- Iona Social Club0.9 km
- The Avenues Social Club Limited1.0 km
- The Havering Well0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.5 km
- Spice Club0.4 km
- Indian Ocean0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124BS · Data under Open Government Licence