Postcode RM12 4BP 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 Elm Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Harrow Lodge 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 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM12 4BP.
Romford South near RM12 4BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elm Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| 1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harrow Lodge Park | Large | Walking directions to Harrow Lodge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grenfell Park | Small | Walking directions to Grenfell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Park Lane Recreation Ground |
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 4BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 8, Barton Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 51, Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 4, Tennyson Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 1, Tennyson Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BU | Terraced | Freehold | £562,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 30, Mansard Close, Hornchurch, RM12 4HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 |
In the RM12 4BP postcode area, located within Romford South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 4BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 300 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1PY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Roneo News | Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 4TN | Walking directions to Roneo News |
| 0.4 mi | Victory Off-License | Hornchurch Road, Havering, RM11 1QL | Walking directions to Victory Off-License |
| 0.4 mi | All in Z Corner | Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4SZ | Walking directions to All in Z Corner |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | Hornchurch Road, Havering, RM11 1QL | Walking directions to Welcome |
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 4BP, 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 4BP 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 4BP in Romford South is £481,250 (about £491 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM12 4BP, 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 4BP is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 1,443 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 4BP 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 4BP 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).