Postcode RM12 4BH is located in a major urban area, within the Hylands & Harrow Lodge ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year. The nearest station is Romford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grenfell Park.
Romford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Romford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Romford South is £69,024 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from RM12 4BH.
Romford South near RM12 4BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grenfell Park | Small | Walking directions to Grenfell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Bancroft Chase | Small | Walking directions to Bancroft Chase |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 (about £491 per square foot) in Hylands & Harrow Lodge area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £627,500 | £525 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £513,500 | £492 |
| Terraced | 59 | £480,000 | £495 |
| Flats | 23 | £200,000 | £421 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £580,000 | £200,000 | £398,000 | £361,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £230,000 | £445,000 | £370,500 |
| 2018 | £536,000 | £263,000 | £426,000 | £393,750 |
| 2019 | £575,000 | £217,500 | £435,000 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | £562,500 | £232,500 | £441,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | £640,000 | £236,500 | £480,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £687,500 | £228,750 | £497,500 | £480,000 |
| 2023 | £577,000 | £215,000 | £497,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £682,500 | £215,000 | £493,000 | £456,000 |
| 2025 | £672,250 | £200,000 | £510,000 | £480,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | £200,000 | £535,000 | £488,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £359 | £410 | £393 | £409 |
| 2017 | £405 | £432 | £399 | £396 |
| 2018 | £432 | £425 | £403 | £389 |
| 2019 | £380 | £392 | £399 | £411 |
| 2020 | £416 | £410 | £422 | £428 |
| 2021 | £432 | £624 | £434 | £434 |
| 2022 | £505 | £443 | £527 | £476 |
| 2023 | £497 | £436 | £485 | £485 |
| 2024 | £497 | £426 | £488 | £468 |
| 2025 | £514 | £457 | £487 | £502 |
| 2026 | £533 | £392 | £500 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 4BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 22, Hayburn Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 30, Hayburn Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 265, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4TQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 31, Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 4, Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 |
In the RM12 4BH postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 4BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1PY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Roneo News | Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 4TN | Walking directions to Roneo News |
| 0.3 mi | Park Lane Premier | Park Lane, Havering, RM11 1EG | Walking directions to Park Lane Premier |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Rom Valley Way, Havering, RM7 0AN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Victory Off-License | Hornchurch Road, Havering, RM11 1QL | Walking directions to Victory Off-License |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM12 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Gill
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Maggie Themistocli
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean McMahon
Hylands & Harrow Lodge - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM12 4BH records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around RM12 4BH in Romford South is £481,250 (about £491 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM12 4BH, including Harrow Lodge Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hornchurch High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 4BH is Romford in TfL zone 6, about 1,266 m away, serving the Elizabeth, Greater Anglia and Overground lines.
RM12 4BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM12 4BH is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kevin Gill (Reform UK), Maggie Themistocli (Reform UK) and Sean McMahon (Reform UK).