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RM12

HORNCHURCH

Greater London, London, England

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RM12 covers HORNCHURCH in Greater London, London.

Avg price £447,457
1yr change ▲ 3.2%
Crime 36% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£447,457

▲ 3.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

56% above national avg

Crime Rate

51.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

36% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

370 Mbps

Property Prices in RM12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM12 is £447,457, which is 66% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM12 cost 55.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM12 have risen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £636,955 53
Semi-detached £513,565 573
Terraced £442,587 530
Flat £285,790 288
All types £447,457 1473

5-Year Price History

£433K £440K £448K £455K £462K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 51.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM12 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Elm Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Suttons Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Scotts Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Alban's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

276,274

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM12 are 370.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM12 is collected by Havering. The Band D rate is £2,088/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RM12 — HORNCHURCH

Area Summary

RM12 (HORNCHURCH) offers above-average property prices (£447,457, 56% above national average), low crime (36% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (370 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM12 HORNCHURCH

What is the average house price in RM12 HORNCHURCH?
The average house price in RM12 (HORNCHURCH) is £447,457, based on 1473 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 56% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.2% over the past year.
Is RM12 HORNCHURCH a safe area to live?
Crime in RM12 is significantly below the national average (51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM12 HORNCHURCH?
The population of RM12 (HORNCHURCH) is approximately 276,274 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM12?
The average broadband download speed in RM12 is 370 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM12 HORNCHURCH?
There are 12 schools in or near RM12. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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