Postcode RM13 8XL is located in a major urban area, within the Beam Park 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 151.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Linear Park.
Hornchurch Marshes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Hornchurch Marshes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from RM13 8XL.
Hornchurch Marshes near RM13 8XL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Rainham | C2C | Walking directions to Rainham |
| 1 mi | Rainham (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Rainham (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Linear Park | Small | Walking directions to Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Central Park West | Small | Walking directions to Central Park West |
| 0.4 mi | Central Park West | Small | Walking directions to Central Park West |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Beam Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £409,000 | £456 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £375,000 | £420 |
| Flats | 10 | £254,000 | £373 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £216,500 | £330,000 | £315,000 |
| 2017 | £303,500 | £242,000 | £325,000 | £318,000 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | £262,500 | £350,000 | £327,500 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £142,082 | £330,000 | £283,500 |
| 2020 | £445,000 | £116,375 | £375,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £313,500 | £390,000 | £420,000 |
| 2022 | £455,000 | £320,000 | £460,000 | £465,000 |
| 2023 | £543,500 | £285,000 | £475,000 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £490,000 | £170,500 | £425,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £260,000 | £417,500 | £409,000 |
| 2026 | — | £225,000 | £470,500 | £434,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £338 | £317 | £333 |
| 2017 | £372 | £312 | £360 | £376 |
| 2018 | £471 | £353 | £340 | £378 |
| 2019 | £345 | £206 | £339 | £366 |
| 2020 | £339 | £142 | £367 | £360 |
| 2021 | £461 | £465 | £418 | £371 |
| 2022 | £509 | £491 | £435 | £382 |
| 2023 | £471 | £434 | £388 | £387 |
| 2024 | £478 | £214 | £467 | £392 |
| 2025 | £384 | £400 | £417 | £492 |
| 2026 | — | £337 | £474 | £401 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM13 8XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 40, Spencer Road, Rainham, RM13 8HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 74, Askwith Road, Rainham, RM13 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 72, Askwith Road, Rainham, RM13 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 38, Askwith Road, Rainham, RM13 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 78, Askwith Road, Rainham, RM13 8ER | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the RM13 8XL postcode area, located within Hornchurch Marshes, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM13 8XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | Havering, RM13 8XP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | New Road Food & Wines | 131 New Road, Rainham, RM13 8ES | Walking directions to New Road Food & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 14 Halewood Way, Rainham, RM13 8RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Walden Avenue, Havering, RM13 8HT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 8XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Christopher Stanton
Beam Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Trevor Roland McKeever
Beam Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM13 8XL records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8XL in Hornchurch Marshes is £375,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to RM13 8XL, including Newtons Primary School (Good), Beam Primary School (Good) and The Leys Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM13 8XL is Rainham in TfL zone 6, about 1,509 m away, serving the C2C line.
RM13 8XL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,332 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 8XL is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew Christopher Stanton (Labour Party) and Trevor Roland McKeever (Labour Party).