Postcode RM12 5BT is located in a major urban area, within the Elm Park area of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Elm Park East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elm Park East is £75,074 per year. The median sale price in Elm Park is £431,500 (around £487 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,375 and £475,000. The nearest station is Elm Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Glens.
Elm Park East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,922 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Park East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 5BT.
Elm Park East near RM12 5BT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Hornchurch | District | Walking directions to Hornchurch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Glens | Small | Walking directions to The Glens |
| 0.3 mi | Malan Square | Small | Walking directions to Malan Square |
| 0.2 mi | Louis Marchesi | Small | Walking directions to Louis Marchesi |
Based on 176 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 | 66 | £457,500 | £505 |
| Terraced | 87 | £420,000 | £482 |
| Flats | 20 | £257,500 | £434 |
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 | £275,000 | £455,000 | £421,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | £475,000 | £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 | £425 | £486 | £480 |
| 2026 | £449 | £500 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 5BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2026 | 43, Arbour Way, Hornchurch, RM12 5BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 6, Arbour Way, Hornchurch, RM12 5BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 20, Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 52, Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 14, Calbourne Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the RM12 5BT postcode area, located within Elm Park East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Elm Park Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
Elm Park Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Jun 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | R J Mitchell Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
R J Mitchell Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Benhurst Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Benhurst Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM12 5BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 10-15 Station Parade, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 5AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Elm Park Avenue, Havering, RM12 4RX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19-20 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Savers | St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4PT | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.3 mi | Sonrup News | 367 South End Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5NA | Walking directions to Sonrup News |
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 5BT, 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 5BT records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM12 5BT in Elm Park is £431,500 (about £487 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RM12 5BT, including Elm Park Primary School (Good), R J Mitchell Primary School (Requires improvement) and Benhurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM12 5BT is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 296 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5BT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,922 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 5BT 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).