RM13 7BD is a safe, established residential area on Sunningdale Road, 1.0km 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 7BD offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 37.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00011823 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNINGDALE ROAD, RM13 7BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNINGDALE ROAD, RM13 7BD.
312
43
£ 49,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM13 7BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £388k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7BD. The average age is 42.6. 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
Flat
£ 217,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,166
Detached
£ 415,000
14 sales · Mean £ 402,857
Terraced
£ 433,875
2 sales · Mean £ 433,875
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7BD has low crime rates — 24 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
Whybridge Infant School
The Brittons Academy
Whybridge Junior School
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
La Salette Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Good Intent1.0 km
- Bretons Manor Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sunny's Mini Market0.5 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.5 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- Yogi News & Off Licence0.5 km
- ICom2 Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Silver Cafe0.5 km
- Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.8 km
- Jack's Cafe0.7 km
- BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.1 km
- Chilli Tree0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Buzz Grill0.5 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.5 km
- Best Fish Bar0.5 km
- SKEWERS@rainham0.5 km
- New Cherries0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dacia0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)2.1 km
- Dagenham East L.T.3.1 km
- Dagenham Dock3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137BD · Data under Open Government Licence