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RM13 7BB

Ford Lane

South Hornchurch

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Detailed insights for RM13 7BB

Overview

Postcode RM13 7BB is located in a major urban area, within the South Hornchurch ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the South Hornchurch area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bretons Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

South Hornchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Hornchurch has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in South Hornchurch is £69,874 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM13 7BB.

Flood risk

No risk

South Hornchurch near RM13 7BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Elm Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM13 7BB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Elm Park

District

Walking directions to Elm Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM13 7BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBretons ParkLargeWalking directions to Bretons Park
0.4 miWhybridge Close PlaysiteSmallWalking directions to Whybridge Close Playsite
0.4 miBeaumont Green FieldSmallWalking directions to Beaumont Green Field

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
2,835 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.64(-34%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.46(-47%)
Vehicle crime
11.17(+19%)
Other theft
6.47(-43%)
Burglary
4.12(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
70.32%
African
21
6.77%
Other White
21
6.77%
Pakistani
13
4.19%
Caribbean
10
3.23%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
35.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.59%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.38%
Social rents from council
4
3.25%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in South Hornchurch

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £451K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £465 per square foot) in South Hornchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Hornchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£500,000£479
Semi-Detached19£475,000£465
Terraced61£420,000£457
Flats7£205,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Hornchurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hornchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£230,000£350,000£319,000
2017£378,000£233,250£339,000£322,250
2018£362,000£230,000£354,000£330,000
2019£439,750£208,000£354,500£325,000
2020£410,000£220,500£375,000£340,000
2021£442,500£252,500£400,000£360,000
2022£485,000£244,000£456,000£410,000
2023£500,000£284,000£457,500£397,500
2024£441,000£282,500£412,500£404,500
2025£507,500£195,000£455,000£415,000
2026£400,000£262,500£485,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Hornchurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hornchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360£310£365£357
2017£371£329£360£366
2018£373£321£364£366
2019£398£362£353£372
2020£435£348£398£393
2021£409£355£446£408
2022£445£370£482£470
2023£454£400£440£436
2024£463£405£479£452
2025£440£355£465£453
2026£361£524£442£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Hornchurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Hornchurch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 7BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 7BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202695, Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,760
17 Nov 2025123, Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7ATTerracedFreehold£340,000
28 Feb 202571, Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7ATTerracedFreehold£401,000
17 Dec 202545, Ford Close, Rainham, RM13 7AUTerracedFreehold£535,000
22 Sept 202517, Ford Close, Rainham, RM13 7AUTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the RM13 7BB postcode area, located within South Hornchurch, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM13 7BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryThe Brittons AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhybridge Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhybridge Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM13 7BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM13 7BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier168 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XRWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op FoodPark Mews, Havering, RM13 7JXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSunny's Mini MarketMungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PPWalking directions to Sunny's Mini Market
0.3 miDaciaMungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PPWalking directions to Dacia
0.5 miRainham Food & Wine CentreRainham Road, Havering, RM13 7RJWalking directions to Rainham Food & Wine Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM13 7BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angelica Ola

South Hornchurch - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Luke D Barry

South Hornchurch - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardSouth HornchurchE05013984
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South HornchurchE02000490
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 027DE01002373
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM13 7BB

Is RM13 7BB (South Hornchurch) safe?

The area around RM13 7BB records about 48 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.

What is the average house price near RM13 7BB?

The median sale price around RM13 7BB in South Hornchurch is £420,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM13 7BB?

There are 12 schools close to RM13 7BB, including The Brittons Academy (Good), Whybridge Infant School (Good) and Whybridge Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM13 7BB?

The closest station to RM13 7BB is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 1,528 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM13 7BB?

RM13 7BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM13 7BB (South Hornchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM13 7BB is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angelica Ola (Reform UK) and Luke D Barry (Reform UK).