Postcode RM13 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Hornchurch ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Hornchurch Marshes area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornchurch Marshes is £72,916 per year. The nearest station is Rainham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whybridge Close Playsite.
Hornchurch Marshes has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Hornchurch Marshes has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hornchurch Marshes is £72,916 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM13 8AJ.
Hornchurch Marshes near RM13 8AJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Rainham | C2C | Walking directions to Rainham |
| 0.8 mi | Rainham (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whybridge Close Playsite | Small | Walking directions to Whybridge Close Playsite |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £479 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £475,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 61 | £420,000 | £457 |
| Flats | 7 | £205,000 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 34, Hood Road, Rainham, RM13 8AT | Flats | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 30, Hood Road, Rainham, RM13 8AT | Detached | Freehold | £457,500 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 20, Hood Road, Rainham, RM13 8AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 68, Nelson Road, Rainham, RM13 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £417,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 50, Nelson Road, Rainham, RM13 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 |
In the RM13 8AJ postcode area, located within Hornchurch Marshes, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM13 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Yogi News | 205 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TU | Walking directions to Yogi News |
| 0.3 mi | Food & Wine | 211 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TU | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 7QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Rainham Food & Wine Centre | Rainham Road, Havering, RM13 7RJ | Walking directions to Rainham Food & Wine Centre |
| 0.4 mi | New Road Food & Wines | 131 New Road, Rainham, RM13 8ES | Walking directions to New Road Food & Wines |
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 RM13 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angelica Ola
South Hornchurch - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke D Barry
South Hornchurch - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM13 8AJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM13 8AJ in Hornchurch Marshes is £420,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM13 8AJ, including La Salette Catholic Primary School (Good), Whybridge Junior School (Good) and Newtons Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM13 8AJ is Rainham in TfL zone 6, about 1,212 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM13 8AJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,466 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 RM13 8AJ 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).