Postcode RM12 9LW is located in a major urban area, within the St Andrew's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Hornchurch area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornchurch is £70,392 per year. The nearest station is Emerson Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Fielder's Field.
Hornchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Hornchurch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hornchurch is £70,392 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from RM12 9LW.
Hornchurch near RM12 9LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Emerson Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Emerson Park | Overground | Walking directions to Emerson Park |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Hornchurch | District | Walking directions to Hornchurch |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Upminster Bridge | District | Walking directions to Upminster Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fielder's Field | Small | Walking directions to Fielder's Field |
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Green | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Green |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £509 per square foot) in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £945,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £586,500 | £525 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £555,000 | £524 |
| Terraced | 32 | £518,750 | £560 |
| Flats | 42 | £287,500 | £426 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | £225,000 | £455,000 | £395,000 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £245,000 | £448,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £580,000 | £255,000 | £462,000 | £419,998 |
| 2019 | £499,000 | £251,500 | £475,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | £611,250 | £265,000 | £450,000 | £408,500 |
| 2021 | £595,000 | £262,000 | £493,750 | £443,000 |
| 2022 | £615,000 | £270,000 | £530,000 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £610,000 | £260,000 | £562,500 | £472,000 |
| 2024 | £647,500 | £285,000 | £552,500 | £490,000 |
| 2025 | £635,000 | £270,500 | £552,500 | £514,615 |
| 2026 | £586,500 | £295,000 | £555,000 | £462,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £473 | £392 | £444 | £397 |
| 2017 | £441 | £409 | £462 | £410 |
| 2018 | £508 | £419 | £471 | £424 |
| 2019 | £447 | £453 | £442 | £437 |
| 2020 | £456 | £444 | £447 | £437 |
| 2021 | £442 | £421 | £484 | £465 |
| 2022 | £507 | £457 | £514 | £512 |
| 2023 | £539 | £402 | £509 | £485 |
| 2024 | £561 | £430 | £498 | £496 |
| 2025 | £477 | £422 | £526 | £559 |
| 2026 | £580 | £436 | £513 | £562 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM12 9LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | 5, Victor Approach, Hornchurch, RM12 4XE | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 8, Victor Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 4JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £467,500 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 1, Victor Walk, Hornchurch, RM12 4XG | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 84 - 86, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UH | Other | Freehold | £890,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 10, Dorrington Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 4HX | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the RM12 9LW postcode area, located within Hornchurch, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM12 9LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 101-105 High Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1TX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | High Street, Havering, RM11 1TP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Abbs Cross Food & Wine | 119 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XR | Walking directions to Abbs Cross Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | ASDA Hornchurch Express Petrol | Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA | Walking directions to ASDA Hornchurch Express Petrol |
| 0.5 mi | Planet Store | Billet Lane, Havering, RM11 1UR | Walking directions to Planet Store |
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 9LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan George Cowie
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Malvin Brown
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Attree
St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Julia Lopez
Hornchurch and Upminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM12 9LW records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM12 9LW in Hornchurch is £500,000 (about £509 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM12 9LW, including Langtons Junior Academy (Good), Langtons Infant School & Nursery (Good) and Olive AP Academy - Havering (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM12 9LW is Emerson Park in TfL zone 6, about 794 m away, serving the Overground line.
RM12 9LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,789 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster covering RM12 9LW is Julia Lopez (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Duncan George Cowie (Reform UK), Malvin Brown (Reform UK) and Robert Attree (Reform UK).