Postcode RM12 5LW 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Woodland.
South Hornchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
South Hornchurch has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.9% 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 5LW.
South Hornchurch near RM12 5LW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Elm Park | District | Walking directions to Elm Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Woodland | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Woodland |
| 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 5LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 7, Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5LW | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 7, Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5HD | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 3, Peregrine Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 5, Peregrine Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 29, Cormorant Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 5HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £423,000 |
In the RM12 5LW postcode area, located within South Hornchurch, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sonrup News | 367 South End Road, Hornchurch, RM12 5NA | Walking directions to Sonrup News |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny's Mini Market | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Sunny's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Dacia | Mungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PP | Walking directions to Dacia |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Park Mews, Havering, RM13 7JX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 168 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XR | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5LW, 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 5LW records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5LW in South Hornchurch is £431,500 (about £487 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RM12 5LW, including St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Good), The R J Mitchell Primary School (Requires improvement) and Scargill Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 5LW is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 1,116 m away, serving the District line.
RM12 5LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,572 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 5LW 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).