RM13 8SP postcode in Havering, England
RM13 8SP is a postcode in Havering, in the Beam Park ward. It is in the Dagenham and Rainham parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where RM13 8SP is, and what is near it
- RM13 8SP
- Other postcodes in RM13 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5231, longitude 0.1910)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after RM13 8SP?
- HaveringCouncil, for all local services Havering: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around RM13 8SP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Dagenham and RainhamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Margaret Mullane (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Margaret Mullane
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at RM13 8SP?
64% of the homes and businesses at RM13 8SP can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 55% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Havering: 91%
Havering: 98%
The line marks the figure across Havering.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at RM13 8SP?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Havering's days for RM13 8SP today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for RM13 8SP on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is RM13 8SP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include RM13 8SP.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Havering
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for RM13 8SP: 5,588 properties in Havering are at high risk (4.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Havering
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of RM13 8SP is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near RM13 8SP?
Homes in RM13 8 sold for a typical £407,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 66 sales, down 0.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £450,000 6 sales
- Semi-detached £448,500 22 sales
- Terraced £412,000 27 sales
- Flat or maisonette £248,000 11 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole RM13 district: a typical £433,000 from 247 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in RM13 8SP
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in RM13 8SP from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at RM13 8SP
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at RM13 8SP. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near RM13 8SP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,450 homes in the neighbourhood around RM13 8SP. The largest share of them, 46%, are in council tax band C. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (42%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Havering for 2026‑27: £2,425. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,616 (band A) to £2,963 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,155.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (3%) | £1,616 |
| Band B | about 390 (27%) | £1,886 |
| Band C | about 670 (46%) | £2,155 |
| Band D | about 190 (13%) | £2,425 |
| Band E | about 160 (11%) | £2,963 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,502 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,041 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,849 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 6% 1919 to 1939
- 29% 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- 42% 2020 or later
Averages for Havering before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of RM13 8SP is in (ONS area E01002370), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest open schools to RM13 8SP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to RM13 8SP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of RM13 8SP is Rainham (London) Rail Station, 700 metres away in a straight line.
- Rainham (London) Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Dagenham Dock Rail Station Railway station 3.1 kmCycle
- Dagenham East Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Dovers Corner, 36 m away.
More stations near RM13 8SP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of RM13 8SP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Rainham Health Centre Phone 01708 796579 600 mWalk
- South Hornchurch Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2025 · Phone 01708 553120 900 mWalk
- Harlow Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01708 552072 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near RM13 8SP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of RM13 8SP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Tesco Rainham Extra Charging point · 5 chargers 300 mWalk
- MFG EV Chargers Charging point · 4 chargers 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest to the centre of RM13 8SP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Raydens Dental Surgery Phone 01708 552459 600 mWalk
- Paediatric and Special Care Community Dental Service South Hornchurch Health Centre Phone 0300 790 0158 900 mWalk
- Southend Road Dental Surgery Phone 01708 555525 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to RM13 8SP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Queen's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report December 2025 · Phone 01708 435000 5.1 kmDrive
- Barking Birth Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8983 8000 6.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of RM13 8SP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Edwin Lodge 500 mWalk
- Glebe House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2026 · Phone 01708 554711 950 mWalk
- Hansa Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01708 557369 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of RM13 8SP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Tesco Superstore Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01708 797649 300 mWalk
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 113 Rainham Road Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01708 552331 550 mWalk
- Chansons Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01708 552778 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near RM13 8SP?
The nearest vets to the centre of RM13 8SP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Best Friends Rainham 650 mWalk
- Vets4Pets 3.3 kmCycle
- Romford Veterinary Surgery 5.1 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is RM13 8SP in a conservation area?
The centre of RM13 8SP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near RM13 8SP?
Police.uk records 279 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of RM13 8SP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 10, drugs 10, other crime 4, bicycle theft 2, robbery 2, possession of weapons 2, criminal damage and arson 1, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for RM13 8SP
- Ward
- Beam Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Havering
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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