Postcode RM12 5HS 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Glens.
Elm Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Elm Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM12 5HS.
Elm Park West near RM12 5HS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Glens | Small | Walking directions to The Glens |
| 0.2 mi | Malan Square | Small | Walking directions to Malan Square |
| 0.2 mi | Louis Marchesi | Small | Walking directions to Louis Marchesi |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 5HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 42A, Easedale Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 5HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 8, Easedale Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 5HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £437,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 90, Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ET | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 80, Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LD | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 87, Wood Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 5JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £422,000 |
In the RM12 5HS postcode area, located within Elm Park West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sonrup News | 367 South End Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5NA | Walking directions to Sonrup News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 10-15 Station Parade, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 5AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Dacia | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Dacia |
| 0.4 mi | Sunny's Mini Market | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Sunny's Mini Market |
| 0.4 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 5HS, 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 5HS records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5HS 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 15 schools close to RM12 5HS, including The R J Mitchell Primary School (Requires improvement), Elm Park Primary School (Good) and Scargill Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 5HS is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 455 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,526 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 5HS 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).