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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 average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 6 schools in Gooshays: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £440K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Gooshays area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gooshays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£480,000£515
Semi-Detached26£448,000£489
Terraced73£415,000£454
Flats24£210,000£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gooshays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gooshays.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,500£192,500£355,000£305,000
2017£580,000£206,750£338,750£315,000
2018£442,500£226,250£340,000£315,000
2019£373,000£214,000£355,000£320,000
2020£517,500£206,000£375,000£343,000
2021£712,500£205,000£390,000£350,000
2022£475,000£212,000£430,000£388,500
2023£570,000£225,000£455,000£405,000
2024£552,500£220,000£433,000£403,500
2025£480,000£210,000£453,750£410,000
2026£560,000£220,000£446,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gooshays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gooshays.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£322£348£353
2017£439£370£333£344
2018£336£345£353£363
2019£428£358£351£355
2020£449£372£379£354
2021£382£381£374£381
2022£456£381£419£423
2023£410£422£438£429
2024£489£390£440£433
2025£518£415£491£453
2026£515£402£419£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gooshays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Gooshays ward.

Local councillors

Keith Prince

Gooshays - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Liz Tyler

Gooshays - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Robert Whitton

Gooshays - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

All postcodesin Gooshays

RM39BP

Lindfield Road

RM39FH

Oldmead Close

RM37UH

Montgomery Crescent

RM39AG

North Hill Drive

RM41LD

Church Road

RM39GG

Ingrebourne Avenue

RM37TH

Barnstaple Road

RM37UJ

Montgomery Crescent

RM37YX

Wrexham Road

RM39HS

Harlesden Walk

RM39XP

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39YR

Fairford Way

RM33DH

Trowbridge Road

RM33GA

Gooshays

RM39JP

Paines Brook Way

RM37XB

Darlington Gardens

RM39BB

Broseley Gardens

RM39FN

Humbleward Place

RM39EP

Tring Gardens

RM37AG

North Hill Drive

RM39BF

Waltham Close

RM39SJ

Redruth Walk

RM39BE

Lindfield Road

RM39NF

Woodstock Avenue

RM39TB

Leamington Road

RM37SS

Barnstaple Road

RM37LU

Meadow Cottages

RM37XR

North Hill Drive

RM37SX

Barnstaple Road

RM39FG

Little Garden Close

RM39JS

Paines Brook Way

RM37UD

Bridgwater Close

RM39AE

Dorking Road

RM37TB

Bridgwater Walk

RM39HJ

Gooshays Drive

RM37UU

Montgomery Crescent

RM39AW

North Hill Drive

RM39PA

Petersfield Avenue

RM39TX

Bedale Road

RM39ED

Dagnam Park Drive

RM38PR

Gooshays Drive

RM37XH

Darlington Gardens

RM39RD

Swindon Close

RM39QB

Redcar Road

RM39PU

Redcar Road

RM37NB

Chequers Road

RM39EU

Whitchurch Road

RM39HA

Wigton Way

RM39DG

Latching Close

RM39JL

Amersham Close

RM39PR

Petersfield Avenue

RM37UX

Montgomery Crescent

RM37EF

Sevenoaks Close

RM39BA

Broseley Road

RM39EX

Whitchurch Road

RM38AN

Trowbridge Road

RM39FD

Haywood Mews

RM37LX

Orchard Cottages

RM37RX

Edenhall Road

RM37TT

Gooshays

RM38BU

Tansy Close

RM39EN

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39AA

Whitchurch Road

RM39PP

Petersfield Avenue

RM39NJ

Penrith Road

RM39UA

Tiverton Grove

RM39UB

Stratton Walk

RM39NP

Penzance Gardens

RM39GJ

Ingrebourne Avenue

RM39RL

Sedgefield Crescent

RM37PJ

Taunton Road

RM39RP

Sedgefield Close

RM39AT

Priory Road

RM39PH

Petersfield Avenue

RM39SA

Dagnam Park Drive

RM41JX

Church Road

RM38QY

Gooshays Drive

RM39JD

Amersham Road

RM39YS

Fairford Close

RM39UH

Stratton Road

RM37EQ

Hitchin Close

RM38FL

Oakwood Close

RM39DF

Joyes Close

RM39EL

Tring Green

CM145NG

Gooshays

RM38SS

Gooshays

RM39GH

Ingrebourne Avenue

RM37LN

Castle Close

RM38DJ

Hilldene Avenue

RM39TT

Leamington Road

RM39PX

Redcar Road

RM39AN

North Hill Green

RM39GF

Ingrebourne Avenue

RM37TJ

Barnstaple Road

RM39PT

Redcar Road

RM38AW

Dartfields

RM39FE

Collerne Street

RM39UP

Tarnworth Road

RM37ST

Taunton Road

RM39LU

St Neots Road