Postcode report
Is RM13 7DS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RM13 7DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
RM13 7DS is a postcode in South Hornchurch, Havering, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM13 7DS, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RM13 7DS are health and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RM13 7DS is based on Havering 027 Census 2021. It covers 8,471 residents, 4,128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near RM13 7DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £415k from 67 rolling sales, down 7.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RM13 7DS can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 10 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM13 7DS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RM13 7DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RM13 7DS
Is RM13 7DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 35% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RM13 7DS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RM13 7DS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RM13 7DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RM13 7DS?
LocaleIQ matched RM13 7DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RM13 7DS?
The latest median sold price is £415k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RM13 7DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.