Postcode RM12 5BF 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 West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elm Park West is £72,722 per year. The nearest station is Elm Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bretons Park.
Elm Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elm Park West is £72,722 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from RM12 5BF.
Elm Park West near RM12 5BF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Dagenham East | District | Walking directions to Dagenham East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bretons Park | Large | Walking directions to Bretons Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Glens | Small | Walking directions to The Glens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £515,000 | £524 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £460,000 | £497 |
| Terraced | 81 | £421,000 | £491 |
| Flats | 18 | £262,500 | £426 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 5BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 2, Offa Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5DG | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 61, Egbert Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5DE | Terraced | Freehold | £408,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 21, Egbert Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5DE | Terraced | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 45, Egbert Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5DE | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 6, Oswald Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5DF | Terraced | Freehold | £418,000 |
In the RM12 5BF postcode area, located within Elm Park West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dacia | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Dacia |
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 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Mugglestone
Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Kimberley Jane Gould
Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Jane Nunn
Elm Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM12 5BF records about 62 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM12 5BF in Elm Park West is £431,500 (about £487 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM12 5BF, including Scargill Infant School (Good), Scargill Junior School (Good) and Brook Sixth Form and Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 5BF is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 801 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM12 5BF 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).