RM13 7BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford Lane, 0.6km from Hornchurch, South in Havering. Administratively it sits within South Hornchurch ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00011828 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD LANE, RM13 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, RM13 7BA.
342
37
£ 46,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM13 7BA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 37, RM13 7BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £361k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7BA. The average age is 36.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
14 sales · Mean £ 340,535
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7BA has low crime rates — 46 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
The Brittons Academy
Whybridge Infant School
Whybridge Junior School
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
The Leys Primary School
John Perry Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Prayosha News & Wine0.3 km
- Rainham Food & Wine0.8 km
- RS Food & Wine0.6 km
- Cherry Tree Post Office0.9 km
- Premier0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.6 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- Kebabish Extra0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Kusadasi Taverna0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hungry Dot0.9 km
- Lucky Inn1.0 km
- Buzz Grill0.8 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.7 km
- Best Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bretons Manor Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Dacia0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)2.1 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.6 km
- Dagenham Dock2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137BA · Data under Open Government Licence