Postcode Analysis Havering, London

BLACKSMITHS LANE, RM13 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS LANE, RM13 7AD.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

316

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

work
Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: RM13 7AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM13 7AD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

home £485,833 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM13 7AD is a safe, established residential area on Blacksmiths Lane, 0.7km from Hornchurch, South in Havering. Administratively it sits within South Hornchurch ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM13, RM13 7AD 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 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00011820 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7AD. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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

£ 430,000

4 sales · Mean £ 428,250

Detached

£ 447,000

11 sales · Mean £ 459,272

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

RM13 7AD has low crime rates — 48 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour58
Vehicle crime37
Other theft25
Burglary21

school Local Schools

P

Whybridge Junior School

Good325 pupils0.1 km
P

Whybridge Infant School

Good257 pupils0.4 km
S

The Brittons Academy

Good651 pupils0.5 km
P

Scargill Junior School

Good322 pupils0.9 km
P

Scargill Infant School

Good251 pupils0.9 km
P

St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
P

La Salette Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
P

Newtons Primary School

Good372 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sisserou Lunch Box1.0 km
  • New Cherries0.3 km
  • Rainham Inn Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Hungry Dot0.3 km
  • Lucky Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • ICom2 Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Milly Wines0.5 km
  • Yogi Newsagents0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree Post Office0.4 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • La Salette Social Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.4 km
  • Jack's Cafe0.3 km
  • BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.5 km
  • Chilli Tree0.4 km
  • Dragon Inn0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainham (Essex)1.6 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.2.9 km
  • Dagenham Dock3.1 km