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RM13 7BS

Elmer Gardens

South Hornchurch

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Detailed insights for RM13 7BS

Overview

Postcode RM13 7BS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Memorial Woodland.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

South Hornchurch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

South Hornchurch has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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 7BS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for RM13 7BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

6

Elm Park

District

Walking directions to Elm Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM13 7BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMemorial WoodlandSmallWalking directions to Memorial Woodland
0.4 miBeaumont Green FieldSmallWalking directions to Beaumont Green Field

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
6,235.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.75(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.16(-54%)
Public order
2.95(-56%)
Vehicle crime
2.36(-75%)
Other crime
2.36(+58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
68.29%
African
48
14.63%
Other White
27
8.23%
Bangladeshi
7
2.13%
Indian
7
2.13%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
26.97%
No qualifications
61
22.85%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.32%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.32%
Other social rented
2
1.61%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

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 7BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 7BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20255, Elmer Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£418,000
20 Mar 2026165, South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XUTerracedFreehold£405,000
03 Feb 2026163, South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XUTerracedFreehold£425,000
04 Aug 2025145, South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XUTerracedFreehold£385,000
23 Oct 202517, Jersey Road, Rainham, RM13 7DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM13 7BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhybridge Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Brittons AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRoutes4Life LimitedSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM13 7BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM13 7BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier168 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XRWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op FoodPark Mews, Havering, RM13 7JXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSunny's Mini MarketMungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PPWalking directions to Sunny's Mini Market
0.4 miDaciaMungo Park Road, Havering, RM13 7PPWalking directions to Dacia
0.4 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 7BS, 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 027CE01002372
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM13 7BS

Is RM13 7BS (South Hornchurch) safe?

The area around RM13 7BS records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7BS?

The median sale price around RM13 7BS 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 7BS?

There are 9 schools close to RM13 7BS, including Whybridge Infant School (Good), The Brittons Academy (Good) and Routes4Life Limited (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM13 7BS?

The closest station to RM13 7BS is Elm Park in TfL zone 6, about 1,535 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM13 7BS?

RM13 7BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM13 7BS 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).

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