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RM13 7RA

Cherry Walk

South Hornchurch

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Detailed insights for RM13 7RA

Overview

Postcode RM13 7RA 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 average crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Rainham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ingrebourne Hill.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

South Hornchurch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Hornchurch has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from RM13 7RA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Rainham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM13 7RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Rainham

C2C

Walking directions to Rainham
0.8 mi

Rainham (Essex)

N/A

Walking directions to Rainham (Essex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM13 7RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miIngrebourne HillLargeWalking directions to Ingrebourne Hill
0.3 miWhybridge Close PlaysiteSmallWalking directions to Whybridge Close Playsite

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
4,393 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.45(+10%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.4(-18%)
Shoplifting
12.12(+21%)
Vehicle crime
11.55(+23%)
Other theft
5.77(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
49.88%
Other White
54
12.71%
African
53
12.47%
Bangladeshi
36
8.47%
Indian
22
5.18%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
27.98%
No qualifications
93
27.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.8%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
43.24%
Owns outright
52
35.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.92%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.35%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

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 7RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 7RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 20265, Cherry Walk, Rainham, RM13 7RATerracedFreehold£405,000
01 Dec 202511, Cherry Walk, Rainham, RM13 7RATerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Jul 202513, Cherry Walk, Rainham, RM13 7RATerracedFreehold£410,000
19 Jun 202637, Cherry Tree Close, Rainham, RM13 7QUTerracedFreehold£386,000
05 Mar 202511, Cherry Tree Close, Rainham, RM13 7QUTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the RM13 7RA postcode area, located within South Hornchurch, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM13 7RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhybridge Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLa Salette Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhybridge Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM13 7RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressCherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 7QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miYogi News205 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TUWalking directions to Yogi News
0.1 miFood & Wine211 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TUWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miRainham Food & Wine CentreRainham Road, Havering, RM13 7RJWalking directions to Rainham Food & Wine Centre
0.4 miPremier168 South End Road, Rainham, RM13 7XRWalking directions to Premier

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 7RA, 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 027EE01002374
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM13 7RA

Is RM13 7RA (South Hornchurch) safe?

The area around RM13 7RA records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7RA?

The median sale price around RM13 7RA 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 7RA?

There are 11 schools close to RM13 7RA, including Whybridge Junior School (Good), La Salette Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whybridge Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM13 7RA?

The closest station to RM13 7RA is Rainham in TfL zone 6, about 1,189 m away, serving the C2C line.

How deprived is the area around RM13 7RA?

RM13 7RA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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