Postcode RM12 5JU 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 low crime levels, with around 43.8 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 West is £72,722 per year. The nearest station is Elm Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Glens.
Elm Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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 5JU.
Elm Park West near RM12 5JU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Glens | Small | Walking directions to The Glens |
| 0.3 mi | Malan Square | Small | Walking directions to Malan Square |
| 0.4 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 5JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 16, Ullswater Way, Hornchurch, RM12 5JU | Other | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 10, Ullswater Way, Hornchurch, RM12 5JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 44, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £487,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 32, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 5, Ennerdale Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £487,000 |
In the RM12 5JU postcode area, located within Elm Park West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Park Mews, Havering, RM13 7JX | 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 5JU, 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 5JU records about 44 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM12 5JU 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 5JU, including Scargill Junior School (Good), Scargill Infant School (Good) and Elm Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 5JU is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 416 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5JU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,672 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 5JU 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).