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About

Gooshays ward occupies the northeastern edge of Havering, primarily characterised by residential housing estates built in the post-war period. The area is dominated by semi-detached and terraced homes, with significant green spaces like Gooshays Drive Open Space and the playing fields of Bower Park Academy providing local recreation. Its layout is defined by several major roads, including Straight Road and Whalebone Lane North, which connect it to Romford and other parts of the borough.

A notable feature is the presence of the sprawling Harold Hill estate, a large-scale development from the mid-20th century that forms the core of the ward. The landscape includes the natural corridor of the Ravensbourne River, which flows through the area's parklands. Local amenities are focused along Central Parade and the neighbouring streets, serving the community with essential shops and services.

Area overview

On average Gooshays has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gooshays is £62,928 per year. There are 8 schools in Gooshays: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Gooshays is home to around 17,780 people, with a population density of about 2,283.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Gooshays Population
17,780
Population density
2,283.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.69(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.42(+10%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+10%)
Drugs
9(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(+51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,471
64.52%
Other White
1,693
9.52%
African
1,415
7.96%
Indian
620
3.49%
Caribbean
319
1.79%
Total population: 17,779

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,608
26.68%
No qualifications
3,237
23.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,033
15.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,967
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,638
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 13,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,002
30.42%
Social rents from council
1,989
30.22%
Owns outright
1,360
20.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
725
11.02%
Other social rented
334
5.08%
Total households: 6,581

Property prices in Gooshays

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Gooshays area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gooshays in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gooshays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£480,000£5,545
Flats24£208,750£4,549
Semi-Detached19£430,000£5,259
Terraced66£411,250£4,883

10 years median price trend in Gooshays

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

All postcodes in Gooshays

RM39TL

Leamington Close

RM37AF

North Hill Drive

RM39AX

Dorking Rise

RM37EZ

Green Lake Grove

RM37XA

Montgomery Crescent

RM33FX

Gooshays

RM39FJ

Meadfarm Close

RM39NB

Retford Road

RM39QH

Petersfield Avenue

RM39XB

Petersfield Avenue

RM39EZ

Skylark Grove

RM38AG

Trowbridge Road

RM39BH

Lindfield Road

RM39DH

Wincanton Road

RM39TS

Leamington Road

RM37UP

Montgomery Crescent

RM39SS

Redruth Road

RM37TR

Gooshays

RM39BT

Broseley Road

RM37DS

Mortimer Drive

RM37FL

Broxhill Road

RM39JU

Oxford Road

RM39HX

Amersham Road

RM39FU

Gooshays

RM39NX

Harkness Close

RM39EB

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39BU

Chudleigh Road

RM37UL

Barnstaple Path

RM39DX

Lindfield Road

RM38HT

Chippenham Road

RM33AN

Trowbridge Road

RM39AD

Whitchurch Road

RM37XL

Northallerton Way

RM37TY

Cummings Hall Lane

RM39QA

Redcar Road

RM37TA

Montgomery Crescent

RM39UL

Tarnworth Road

RM39HP

Gooshays Drive

RM39NR

Penzance Road

RM39RA

Redruth Road

RM39QJ

Petersfield Avenue

RM33FN

Gooshays

RM37BF

Gooshays

RM39SH

Wickford Drive

RM37UF

Quaker Drive

RM39SL

Redruth Road

RM39BL

Lindfield Road

RM39SU

Gooshays Drive

RM37LB

Kynance Close

RM37TU

North Hill Drive

RM39FA

Bernwelle Avenue

RM39JH

Amersham Walk

RM38FT

Gooshays Gardens

RM39FX

Gooshays

RM39EY

Nuthatch Close

RM37FH

Cummings Hall Lane

RM39LX

Retford Road

RM39FR

Sheffield Drive

RM37EE

Sevenoaks Close

RM37TD

Bridgwater Walk

RM39DJ

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39SD

Wickford Close

RM39EA

Dagnam Park Drive

RM37YJ

Leigh Drive

RM39XR

Settle Road

RM37AE

North Hill Drive

RM39EQ

Alpine Close

RM39YL

Dagnam Park Close

RM39BJ

Lindfield Road

RM39AF

Dorking Walk

RM38HR

Chippenham Road

RM39AL

Priory Road

RM37FE

Goodwin Way

RM39AJ

Tees Drive

RM38DW

Dewsbury Road

RM39SF

Colchester Road

RM39YH

Sheffield Drive

RM39DD

Chudleigh Road

RM39YD

Dorking Road

RM41FA

Gooshays

RM37FF

Hilldene Close

RM39YB

Sheffield Drive

RM38RW

Dewsbury Road

RM39DR

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39XH

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39RR

Sedgefield Crescent

RM33DZ

Trowbridge Road

RM39TF

Leamington Close

RM39HL

Amersham Drive

RM37XD

Darlington Path

RM39JE

Woodbridge Lane

RM39LS

St Neots Road

RM39DE

Troopers Drive

RM33FZ

Gooshays

RM37XP

Northallerton Way

RM39JB

Amersham Road

RM39TH

Leamington Close

RM39LB

Gooshays Drive

RM39FB

Mawbery Grove

RM39DL

Dagnam Park Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.