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Cranham East

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About

Cranham East is a residential district located in the northeast of the London Borough of Havering. The area is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built during the 20th century. It is situated north of Upminster and borders the Essex countryside, providing a quieter, more open environment compared to central London. The local landscape is relatively flat, with several parks and green spaces contributing to its character.

The area is served by Cranham Village to the west, which offers local shopping parades and amenities. A notable local feature is the presence of the Ingrebourne Valley, a significant area of open grassland and woodland that extends along the eastern edge, offering walking paths and nature reserves. Public transport connections are primarily via bus routes linking to Upminster station, which provides District line and Overground services into central London.

Area overview

On average Cranham East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cranham East is £76,750 per year. There are 2 schools in Cranham East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Cranham East is home to around 8,234 people, with a population density of about 672.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Cranham East Population
8,234
Population density
672.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.29(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-60%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.67(-53%)
Public order
2.55(-62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,963
84.54%
Other White
297
3.61%
African
183
2.22%
Indian
149
1.81%
Irish
69
0.84%
Total population: 8,236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,765
26.51%
No qualifications
1,238
18.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,127
16.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,484
45.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,152
35.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
281
8.66%
Social rents from council
217
6.69%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.09%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Cranham East

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £494,500 in Cranham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cranham East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cranham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£605,000
Flats6£319,000
Semi-Detached35£540,000
Terraced35£470,000

10 years median price trend in Cranham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranham East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.