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RM12 4QP

Benhurst Avenue

Elm Park

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Detailed insights for RM12 4QP

Overview

Postcode RM12 4QP is located in a major urban area, within the Elm Park ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Elm Park East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elm Park East is £75,074 per year. The nearest station is Elm Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Harrow Lodge Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Elm Park East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Elm Park East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Elm Park East is £75,074 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM12 4QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Elm Park East near RM12 4QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Elm Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM12 4QP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Elm Park

District

Walking directions to Elm Park
0.7 mi

6

Hornchurch

District

Walking directions to Hornchurch

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM12 4QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHarrow Lodge ParkLargeWalking directions to Harrow Lodge Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
6,297 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.29(+5%)
Shoplifting
18.62(+86%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.64(-50%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(-13%)
Public order
8.19(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
78.14%
Other White
15
4.49%
Bangladeshi
12
3.59%
Indian
10
2.99%
Chinese
8
2.4%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.93%
No qualifications
56
19.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
52.24%
Owns with a mortgage
58
43.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.49%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Elm Park

Median price£431,500
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£403K – £485K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £431,500 (about £487 per square foot) in Elm Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elm Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£515,000£524
Semi-Detached68£460,000£497
Terraced81£421,000£491
Flats18£262,500£426

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elm Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elm Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,250£367,000£331,500
2017£225,500£375,000£335,500
2018£227,500£377,000£342,000
2019£230,000£380,000£357,750
2020£230,000£385,000£350,000
2021£236,000£418,500£375,000
2022£236,500£460,000£418,500
2023£252,500£475,000£423,750
2024£246,500£450,000£415,000
2025£280,000£455,000£421,000
2026£240,000£487,500£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elm Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elm Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£389£385
2017£363£373£384
2018£335£390£396
2019£403£392£387
2020£390£402£412
2021£374£430£426
2022£377£463£471
2023£381£475£462
2024£370£465£467
2025£412£486£480
2026£433£501£485
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elm Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elm Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 4QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 4QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026122, Benhurst Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4QPTerracedFreehold£535,000
26 Nov 2025128, Benhurst Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4QPTerracedFreehold£460,000
25 Jul 2025117, Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SNTerracedFreehold£400,000
06 Jun 202591, Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SNTerracedFreehold£387,000
08 May 202597, Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SNTerracedFreehold£366,500

Schools

In the RM12 4QP postcode area, located within Elm Park East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM12 4QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBenhurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryElm Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryAbbs Cross Academy and Arts CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 4QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM12 4QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express19-20 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSaversSt Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4PTWalking directions to Savers
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalElm Park Avenue, Havering, RM12 4RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op Food10-15 Station Parade, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 5ABWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miAbbs Cross Food & Wine119 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XRWalking directions to Abbs Cross Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM12 4QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry Mugglestone

Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Hornchurch Residents Association

Kimberley Jane Gould

Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Hornchurch Residents Association

Stephanie Jane Nunn

Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Hornchurch Residents Association

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardElm ParkE05013969
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elm Park EastE02000486
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 023DE01002365
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM12 4QP

Is RM12 4QP (Elm Park East) safe?

The area around RM12 4QP records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RM12 4QP?

The median sale price around RM12 4QP in Elm Park East is £431,500 (about £487 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM12 4QP?

There are 11 schools close to RM12 4QP, including Benhurst Primary School (Good), Elm Park Primary School (Good) and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM12 4QP?

The closest station to RM12 4QP is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 596 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM12 4QP?

RM12 4QP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM12 4QP (Elm Park East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM12 4QP is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barry Mugglestone (Hornchurch Residents Association), Kimberley Jane Gould (Hornchurch Residents Association) and Stephanie Jane Nunn (Hornchurch Residents Association).