RM13 7BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km 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 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00011820 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM13 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM13 7BL.
316
42
£ 49,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM13 7BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates RM13 7BL — age 42, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7BL has low crime rates — 37 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
Whybridge Junior School
Whybridge Infant School
The Brittons Academy
Scargill Junior School
Scargill Infant School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
La Salette Catholic Primary School
Newtons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Yogi News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Sunny's Mini Market0.9 km
- ICom2 Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dacia0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Best Fish Bar0.9 km
- SKEWERS@rainham0.9 km
- Buzz Grill0.9 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.9 km
- New Cherries0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Silver Cafe0.9 km
- Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.5 km
- Jack's Cafe0.4 km
- BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.4 km
- Chilli Tree0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)1.7 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.9 km
- Dagenham Dock3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137BL · Data under Open Government Licence