RM12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RM12 district covers Hacton, Elm Park West, Hornchurch. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RM12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RM12 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Canary Wharf: 47 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RM12
- Benhurst Primary School · RM12 4QS · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Elm Park Primary School · RM12 5UA · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 33% in England
- Hacton Primary School · RM12 6AU · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 2% in England
- Harrow Lodge Primary School · RM12 4BP · Outstanding (2022) · Top 34% in England
- R J Mitchell Primary School · RM12 5PP · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 9% in England
- Scotts Primary School · RM12 6TH · Outstanding (2023) · Top 2% in England
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School · RM12 5LN · Remains Good (2024) · Top 15% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School · RM12 4TL · Remains Good (2023) · Top 45% in England
- Suttons Primary School · RM12 6RP · Remains Good (2024) · Top 12% in England
Secondary schools in RM12
- Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College · RM12 4YB · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 48% in England
- Hornchurch High School · RM12 4AJ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 29% in England
- Sanders Draper · RM12 6RT · Good (2023) · Bottom 36% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in RM12
- Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch) · RM12 6RR · Good (Ofsted)
- Scallywags Day Nursery Limited · RM12 6RL
- A Star Kids Nursery Limited · RM12 5LH · Good (Ofsted)
- Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup · RM12 5ES · Good (Ofsted)
- Explorers Elm Park 2 · RM12 5AB
- Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) · RM12 5ES · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Learners Nursery and Preschool · RM12 4PT · Good (Ofsted)
- Phoenix Pre-School · RM12 5NH · Good (Ofsted)
- Abbs Cross Day Nursery · RM12 4LY · Good (Ofsted)
- Explorers Elm Park · RM12 4RN · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RM12
- St Georges Country Park Surgery · RM12 6RR
- Maylands Healthcare · RM12 4EQ
- The Rosewood Medical Centre · RM12 5NJ
- Suttons Avenue Surgery · RM12 4LF
- Wood Lane Surgery · RM12 5HX
Neighbourhoods in RM12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RM12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacton | 23% | £485k | Low | 7 min |
| Elm Park West | 19% | £438k | Average | 11 min |
| Hornchurch | 19% | £475k | Very high | 8 min |
| Elm Park East | 17% | £500k | Low | 8 min |
| Hylands | 12% | £498k | Very low | 9 min |
| Upminster Bridge | 4% | £473k | High | 9 min |
| South Hornchurch | 3% | £430k | Average | 5 min |
| Romford South | 2% | £420k | Very high | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the RM12 postcode?
RM12 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Hacton, Elm Park West, Hornchurch, with 626 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RM12?
The typical home price across RM12's neighbourhoods is £485k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RM12?
9 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a RM12 postcode.
How long is the commute from RM12?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Canary Wharf 47 minutes.