Postcode RM12 5HX is located in a major urban area, within the Elm Park ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the South Hornchurch area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Hornchurch is £69,874 per year. The nearest station is Elm Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Glens.
South Hornchurch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
South Hornchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 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 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Hornchurch is £69,874 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM12 5HX.
South Hornchurch near RM12 5HX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 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 5HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2026 | 23, Boulter Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7QD | Flats | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 80, Rosewood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LD | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 42A, Easedale Drive, Hornchurch, RM12 5HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 22, Finucane Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7QA | Terraced | Freehold | £416,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 24, Finucane Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7QA | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 |
In the RM12 5HX postcode area, located within South Hornchurch, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 5HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dacia | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Dacia |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny's Mini Market | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Sunny's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sonrup News | 367 South End Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5NA | Walking directions to Sonrup News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Park Mews, Havering, RM13 7JX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 10-15 Station Parade, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 5AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5HX, 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 5HX records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5HX in South Hornchurch 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 5HX, including Scargill Junior School (Good), Scargill Infant School (Good) and The R J Mitchell Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 5HX is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 565 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5HX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,404 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 5HX 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).