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RM13 8BT

Barlow Way

Rainham & Wennington

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Detailed insights for RM13 8BT

Overview

Postcode RM13 8BT is located in a major urban area, within the Rainham & Wennington ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Hornchurch Marshes area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.8 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 Marshes is £72,916 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Essex), about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
178
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Hornchurch Marshes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hornchurch Marshes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hornchurch Marshes is £72,916 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from RM13 8BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornchurch Marshes near RM13 8BT 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 Rainham (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM13 8BT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rainham (Essex)

N/A

Walking directions to Rainham (Essex)
0.7 mi

6

Rainham

C2C

Walking directions to Rainham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
567
Population density
303.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.64(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.03(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.52(+347%)
Drugs
21.06(+240%)
Vehicle crime
20.66(+120%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
42.38%
African
84
14.89%
Bangladeshi
55
9.75%
Pakistani
37
6.56%
Other White
31
5.5%
Total population: 564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
35.77%
No qualifications
68
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.88%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
13.32%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
43.2%
Other social rented
44
26.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
17.75%
Owns outright
13
7.69%
Social rents from council
8
4.73%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Rainham & Wennington

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £475K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Rainham & Wennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £890,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainham & Wennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£550,000£496
Semi-Detached49£465,000£487
Terraced45£430,000£446
Flats13£230,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainham & Wennington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£383,000£190,000£330,000£304,500
2017£450,000£212,500£333,500£312,250
2018£447,500£215,000£349,750£308,500
2019£427,500£238,000£345,000£328,000
2020£421,000£215,000£365,000£332,500
2021£508,500£200,000£395,000£363,000
2022£522,500£240,000£440,000£426,500
2023£480,000£220,000£440,000£405,000
2024£530,000£253,995£425,000£390,000
2025£537,500£230,000£455,000£430,000
2026£575,000£247,000£460,000£422,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£369£362£375
2017£376£360£356£372
2018£397£383£360£360
2019£386£365£372£354
2020£388£363£391£367
2021£408£375£421£414
2022£437£429£442£439
2023£432£422£454£442
2024£465£405£450£439
2025£481£391£478£452
2026£457£328£479£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainham & Wennington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 8BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 8BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 20263, Barlow Way, Rainham, RM13 8BTOtherFreehold£3,800,000
27 Jun 2025Unit D4, Star Business Centre, Marsh Way, Rainham, RM13 8UPOtherFreehold£420,000
11 Apr 20252, Blackwater Close, Rainham, RM13 8UAOtherFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the RM13 8BT postcode area, located within Hornchurch Marshes, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM13 8BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryRainham Village Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLa Salette Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 8BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Harwin

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Joe Lock

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sue Ospreay

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Havering Residents Association

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hornchurch MarshesE02000491
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 028CE01002370
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about RM13 8BT

Is RM13 8BT (Hornchurch Marshes) safe?

The area around RM13 8BT records about 178 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RM13 8BT?

The median sale price around RM13 8BT in Hornchurch Marshes is £445,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM13 8BT?

There are 2 schools close to RM13 8BT, including Rainham Village Primary School (Good) and La Salette Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM13 8BT?

The closest station to RM13 8BT is Rainham (Essex), about 1,098 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM13 8BT?

RM13 8BT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,143 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM13 8BT (Hornchurch Marshes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM13 8BT is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Harwin (Reform UK), Joe Lock (Reform UK) and Sue Ospreay (Havering Residents Association).

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