RM12 4DY is a safe, established residential area on Edison Avenue, 1.2km from Rush Green in Havering. Administratively it sits within Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM12, RM12 4DY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £573k, up 42.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM12 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00011589 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDISON AVENUE, RM12 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDISON AVENUE, RM12 4DY.
359
39
£ 56,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM12 4DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM12 4DY's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £573k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £573k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 42.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM12 4DY. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 418,100
Detached
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 597,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM12 4DY has low crime rates — 29 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
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch High School
Concordia Academy
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Roneo News0.3 km
- Mon Chere Patisserie1.0 km
- Red Rose Wines0.9 km
- Purvis' News & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Al Razzaq Halal Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown0.4 km
- The Avenues Social Club Limited0.7 km
- The Havering Well0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.5 km
- Spice Club0.4 km
- YMCA Thamesgateway Ltd0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Cooperative0.7 km
- Tesco Garage0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Blue Bengal1.0 km
- Park Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Happy Coffee0.5 km
- Smokey's Pizza & Grill0.3 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford1.4 km
- Gidea Park2.5 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM124DY · Data under Open Government Licence