RM13 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Elmer Close, 1.0km from Elm Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within South Hornchurch ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
For serious buyers, RM13 7BU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00011825 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMER CLOSE, RM13 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMER CLOSE, RM13 7BU.
329
42
£ 49,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM13 7BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM13 7BU spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £441k 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 7BU. The average age is 41.7. 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
Terraced
£ 367,500
8 sales · Mean £ 372,562
Semi-Detached
£ 513,000
2 sales · Mean £ 513,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7BU has low crime rates — 43 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
Scargill Infant School
Scargill Junior School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Whybridge Infant School
The Brittons Academy
Whybridge Junior School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
Scotts Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Good Intent0.7 km
- Bretons Manor Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Sunshine Fish Bar0.9 km
- Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association0.9 km
- Silver Cafe0.4 km
- Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ0.8 km
- Jack's Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Sunny's Mini Market0.4 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.4 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
- Yogi News & Off Licence0.4 km
- Milly Wines0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Buzz Grill0.4 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.3 km
- Best Fish Bar0.4 km
- SKEWERS@rainham0.4 km
- New Cherries1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Dacia0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)2.2 km
- Dagenham East L.T.3.3 km
- Dagenham Dock3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137BU · Data under Open Government Licence