RM4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RM4 district covers Theydon Bois, Stapleford Abbotts, Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RM4
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 RM4 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.
- London Liverpool Street: 51 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RM4
- Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School · RM4 1PS · Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Lambourne Primary School · RM4 1AU · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 26% in England
- Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy · RM4 1EJ · Good (2022) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Bower Park Academy · RM1 4YY · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
- Forest Academy · IG6 3TN · Good (2023) · Bottom 33% in England
- Debden Park High School · IG10 2BQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 45% in England
- Davenant Foundation School · IG10 2LD · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 13% in England
- Marshalls Park Academy · RM1 4EH · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 38% in England
- Drapers' Academy · RM3 9XR · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 21% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in RM4
- St Thomas' Pre-School · RM4 1LD · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RM4
- Abridge Surgery · RM4 1UD
Neighbourhoods in RM4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RM4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theydon Bois & Abridge | 43% | £745k | Very low | 12 min |
| Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts | 31% | £774k | Low | 35 min |
| Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross | 12% | £440k | Low | 12 min |
| Kelvedon Hatch & Doddinghurst | 9% | £605k | Low | 16 min |
| Dagnam Park & Noak Hill | 4% | £405k | High | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the RM4 postcode?
RM4 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Theydon Bois, Stapleford Abbotts, Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross, with 160 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RM4?
The typical home price across RM4's neighbourhoods is £745k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RM4?
3 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a RM4 postcode.
How long is the commute from RM4?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Liverpool Street 51 minutes.