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About

Hacton is a residential neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Havering. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy streets lined with semi-detached and detached houses, typical of much of suburban east London. It is positioned to the east of Hornchurch, with which it shares many local amenities and services.

A central feature is Hacton Park, a large expanse of open green space providing sports pitches, playgrounds, and walking paths. The area is served by several local schools, including Hacton Primary School, which is a focal point for the community. Public transport connections are primarily via bus routes linking to nearby Hornchurch town centre and its Underground station.

Area overview

On average Hacton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hacton is £80,814 per year. There are 3 schools in Hacton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Hacton is home to around 7,579 people, with a population density of about 4,144.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Hacton Population
7,579
Population density
4,144.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.87(-61%)
Vehicle crime
7.65(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-78%)
Public order
2.64(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.64(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,076
80.18%
Other White
317
4.18%
Indian
274
3.62%
African
192
2.53%
Other
98
1.29%
Total population: 7,578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,655
26.08%
No qualifications
1,217
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 6,345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,497
49.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,145
37.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
7.47%
Social rents from council
53
1.76%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.43%
Total households: 3,014

Property prices in Hacton

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £479,250 in Hacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hacton 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 Hacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£652,500
Flats19£317,500
Semi-Detached56£536,250
Terraced21£435,000

10 years median price trend in Hacton

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

Data Sources

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