Postcode RM13 8SY 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 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, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ingrebourne Hill.
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.
Hornchurch Marshes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 8SY.
Hornchurch Marshes near RM13 8SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Rainham | C2C | Walking directions to Rainham |
| 0.7 mi | Rainham (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ingrebourne Hill | Large | Walking directions to Ingrebourne Hill |
| 0.4 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 8SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | 5, Neptune Close, Rainham, RM13 8SY | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 12, Wymark Close, Rainham, RM13 8SW | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 16, Knightswood Road, Rainham, RM13 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £452,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2, Knightswood Road, Rainham, RM13 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 19, Collingwood Road, Rainham, RM13 8SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 |
In the RM13 8SY 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 8SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 7QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Yogi News | 205 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TU | Walking directions to Yogi News |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | 211 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham, RM13 8TU | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Rainham Food & Wine Centre | Rainham Road, Havering, RM13 7RJ | Walking directions to Rainham Food & Wine Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Bridge Road, Rainham, RM13 9YZ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 8SY, 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 8SY 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.
The median sale price around RM13 8SY 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 8SY, including La Salette Catholic Primary School (Good), Whybridge Junior School (Good) and Rainham Village Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM13 8SY is Rainham in TfL zone 6, about 1,014 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM13 8SY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM13 8SY 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).