RM12 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Tennyson Way, 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 4BU 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, up 24.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00011590 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNYSON WAY, RM12 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON WAY, RM12 4BU.
359
39
£ 56,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM12 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM12 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 91% 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 up 24.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4BU. The average age is 39.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 466,500
4 sales · Mean £ 437,625
Terraced
£ 450,000
13 sales · Mean £ 460,076
Flat
£ 537,500
1 sales · Mean £ 537,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4BU has low crime rates — 31 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
Benhurst Primary School
Hylands Primary School
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Casa Mia0.9 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.7 km
- Tole Haven0.5 km
- Jenny's Cafe0.7 km
- Roneo Cafe0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Mon Chere Patisserie0.7 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.4 km
- Altitude Coffee0.8 km
- Esso Service Station Hornchurch0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Welcome Co-Op Hornchurch0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blue Bengal0.7 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Fish & Shish0.9 km
- Happy Coffee0.8 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Crown0.6 km
- Iona Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.2 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124BU · Data under Open Government Licence