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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

RM38AF

Gooshays Gardens

RM39NA

Retford Close

RM38GF

Oakwood Close

RM37LA

Noak Hill Road

RM38YW

Trowbridge Road

RM39JT

Colne Drive

RM37YD

Ashbourne Road

RM39RT

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39EH

Whitchurch Road

RM39JR

Paines Brook Road

RM37LE

Bryant Row

RM39TR

Leamington Road

RM37YT

Ashbourne Road

RM39JX

Colne Drive

RM37YU

Preston Road

RM39DT

Lindfield Road

RM39EW

Woodlark Grove

RM33BR

Trowbridge Road

RM39YP

Dagnam Park Square

RM41LE

Benskins Lane

RM33DU

Trowbridge Road

RM37UR

Barnstaple Road

RM39TP

Leamington Road

RM39XL

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39FF

Smithsland Road

RM37XS

Montgomery Crescent

RM39RX

Dagnam Park Drive

RM37SU

Taunton Road

RM39NE

Kenilworth Avenue

RM39YJ

Sheffield Gardens

RM39RS

Sedgefield Crescent

RM37NA

Chequers Road

RM39NT

Orchis Way

RM33FB

Trowbridge Road

RM39PS

Petersfield Close

RM39SP

Redruth Road

RM37YL

Aylsham Lane

RM39UE

Kirby Close

RM39QD

Petersfield Avenue

RM33FD

Trowbridge Road

RM39HU

Harlesden Close

RM38DL

Hilldene Avenue

RM39DQ

Troopers Drive

RM39FP

Frances Mews

RM37LR

Cummings Hall Lane

RM39UR

Woodbridge Close

RM38JU

Faringdon Avenue

RM37RS

Stephens Close

RM39ET

Tring Walk

RM38HU

Chippenham Close

Data Sources

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