Postcode RM12 4YQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Andrew's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Elm Park East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 Hornchurch, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Harrow Lodge Park.
Elm Park East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Park East has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
The average income per household in Elm Park East is £75,074 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM12 4YQ.
Elm Park East near RM12 4YQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hornchurch located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Hornchurch | District | Walking directions to Hornchurch |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harrow Lodge Park | Large | Walking directions to Harrow Lodge Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £509 per square foot) in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £945,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £586,500 | £525 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £555,000 | £524 |
| Terraced | 32 | £518,750 | £560 |
| Flats | 42 | £287,500 | £426 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | £225,000 | £455,000 | £395,000 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £245,000 | £448,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £580,000 | £255,000 | £462,000 | £419,998 |
| 2019 | £499,000 | £251,500 | £475,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | £611,250 | £265,000 | £450,000 | £408,500 |
| 2021 | £595,000 | £262,000 | £493,750 | £443,000 |
| 2022 | £615,000 | £270,000 | £530,000 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £610,000 | £260,000 | £562,500 | £472,000 |
| 2024 | £647,500 | £285,000 | £552,500 | £490,000 |
| 2025 | £635,000 | £270,500 | £552,500 | £514,615 |
| 2026 | £586,500 | £295,000 | £555,000 | £462,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £473 | £392 | £444 | £397 |
| 2017 | £441 | £409 | £462 | £410 |
| 2018 | £508 | £419 | £471 | £424 |
| 2019 | £447 | £453 | £442 | £437 |
| 2020 | £456 | £444 | £447 | £437 |
| 2021 | £442 | £421 | £484 | £465 |
| 2022 | £507 | £457 | £514 | £512 |
| 2023 | £539 | £402 | £509 | £485 |
| 2024 | £561 | £430 | £498 | £496 |
| 2025 | £477 | £422 | £526 | £559 |
| 2026 | £580 | £436 | £513 | £562 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 4YQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 179, Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4YQ | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 178, Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 179, Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 183, Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 153, Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 |
In the RM12 4YQ postcode area, located within Elm Park East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 4YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbs Cross Food & Wine | 119 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XR | Walking directions to Abbs Cross Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 19-20 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Savers | St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4PT | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Elm Park Avenue, Havering, RM12 4RX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 4YQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan George Cowie
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Malvin Brown
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Attree
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Julia Lopez
Hornchurch and Upminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM12 4YQ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around RM12 4YQ in Elm Park East is £500,000 (about £509 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM12 4YQ, including Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (Good), Benhurst Primary School (Good) and Elm Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 4YQ is Hornchurch in TfL zone 6, about 760 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 4YQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster covering RM12 4YQ is Julia Lopez (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Duncan George Cowie (Reform UK), Malvin Brown (Reform UK) and Robert Attree (Reform UK).