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About

Hacton ward lies in the southern part of the London Borough of Havering. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached housing from the interwar and post-war periods. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets and several small greens and open spaces, contributing to a settled, suburban atmosphere. The local geography gently slopes towards the Ingrebourne Valley to the east.

The ward contains the local Hacton Park and is served by Emerson Park railway station, providing a direct link to central London. Community life focuses on local schools and shops centred along the main roads. A distinctive feature is the presence of the Upminster Golf Club, whose fairways border the residential streets, integrating the recreational landscape directly into the neighbourhood's fabric.

Area overview

On average Hacton has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hacton is £80,786 per year. There are 4 schools in Hacton: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Hacton is home to around 8,489 people, with a population density of about 4,713.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Hacton Population
8,489
Population density
4,713.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.27(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.03(-16%)
Vehicle crime
14.25(+52%)
Shoplifting
9.07(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,717
79.13%
Other White
412
4.85%
Indian
335
3.95%
African
225
2.65%
Other
113
1.33%
Total population: 8,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,840
26.11%
No qualifications
1,363
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,266
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,117
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
788
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,048

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,545
46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,243
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
9.02%
Social rents from council
157
4.67%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.52%
Total households: 3,359

Property prices in Hacton

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£497
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £575K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £497 per square foot) in Hacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£747,500£474
Semi-Detached61£530,000£499
Terraced15£473,000£499
Flats23£277,500£487

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hacton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hacton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£207,000£430,000£353,000
2017£570,000£212,000£425,000£370,000
2018£480,000£220,000£425,000£360,000
2019£400,000£228,000£440,050£378,500
2020£545,995£275,000£436,500£380,000
2021£565,000£280,000£475,000£457,498
2022£635,000£293,000£540,000£438,000
2023£630,000£356,750£504,000£458,750
2024£650,000£321,100£499,000£448,500
2025£710,000£290,000£525,000£440,000
2026£667,500£281,250£535,000£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hacton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hacton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425£415£389£390
2017£447£434£424£409
2018£534£438£437£395
2019£572£444£425£409
2020£481£449£458£421
2021£509£491£474£504
2022£511£507£511£510
2023£465£522£536£471
2024£462£487£508£465
2025£481£509£511£487
2026£518£487£486£530
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hacton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hacton 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 Hacton ward.

Local councillors

Geoff Burgess

Hacton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Julie Wilkes

Hacton - Elected 7 May 2026

Hornchurch Residents Association

Frequently asked questions about Hacton

Is Hacton safe?

Hacton records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hacton?

The median sale price in Hacton is £500,000 (about £497 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hacton?

Hacton has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hacton?

Hacton scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hacton sits around rank 29,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hacton?

The average household income in Hacton is around £80,786 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hacton?

Hacton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Geoff Burgess (Reform UK) and Julie Wilkes (Hornchurch Residents Association).

All postcodesin Hacton

RM126TH

Bonington Road

RM126FF

Siskin Close

RM126SH

Suttons Lane

RM126SL

Vaughan Avenue

RM126BJ

Alma Avenue

RM126TQ

Latimer Drive

RM126SG

Southbury Close

RM126DL

Hacton Drive

RM126TG

Naunton Way

RM126SQ

Wendover Way

RM126BB

Plumpton Avenue

RM125SB

Maybank Avenue

RM126RR

Suttons Lane

RM125SH

Maybank Avenue

RM126DX

Gatwick Way

RM126SY

Tylers Crescent

RM126ET

Ratten Close

RM125SF

Maybank Avenue

RM125SX

Chestnut Close

RM125RP

Laburnum Walk

RM126BE

Plumpton Avenue

RM126TN

Latimer Drive

RM126AS

Goodwood Avenue

RM125SL

Lancaster Drive

RM126RB

Edridge Close

RM126RA

Swanbourne Drive

RM126SR

Alma Avenue

RM125SR

Farm Way

RM126ED

Kempton Avenue

RM126SU

Winifred Avenue

RM126RX

Hilary Close

RM126DH

Goodwood Avenue

RM126SS

Alma Avenue

RM126FG

Gladiator Way

RM126FR

Spitfire Approach

RM126TZ

Chevington Place

RM125SJ

Lancaster Drive

RM126DP

Hacton Drive

RM126SN

Calmore Close

RM126DT

Bevan Way

RM125UB

South End Road

RM125SP

Lancaster Drive

RM126DJ

Hurst Park Avenue

RM126FN

Boxall Way

RM126EF

Finlay Gardens

RM126SF

Scotts Close

RM126AL

Dawes Avenue

RM125PA

South End Road

RM126QT

Randall Drive

RM126RU

Suttons Lane

RM126BA

Central Drive

RM125RJ

Laburnum Walk

RM126SP

Ascot Gardens

RM126EJ

Bevan Way

RM125QX

Rosebank Avenue

RM126RE

Swanbourne Drive

RM126BH

Alma Avenue

RM126TD

Kent Drive

RM126FD

Metcalfe Way

RM126AP

Central Drive

RM126LP

Miramar Way

RM125TP

Hunter Drive

RM125SS

Farm Way

RM126RP

Suttons Lane

RM126ER

Boxall Way

RM126EP

Bushell Way

RM126RT

Suttons Lane

RM125SA

Maybank Avenue

RM125SE

Maybank Avenue

RM125RB

Fernbank Avenue

RM125LU

Morecambe Close

RM126AU

Chepstow Avenue

RM125RD

Elms Farm Road

RM126RD

Suttons Lane

RM125QS

Rosebank Avenue

RM126RZ

Lawford Close

RM126TB

Kent Drive

RM126QS

Hitherwood Close

RM126QZ

Swanbourne Drive

RM126BP

Alma Avenue

RM126AB

Crystal Avenue

RM126RN

Chevington Way

RM126BD

Plumpton Avenue

RM126RL

Suttons Lane

RM126SA

Hatfield Close

RM126NL

Hutchins Close

RM126EA

Haydock Close

RM125SU

Lancaster Drive

RM126EL

Hacton Parade

RM126FA

Siskin Close

RM125ST

Lancaster Drive

RM126DD

Goodwood Avenue

RM126EH

Kempton Avenue

RM126RY

Inglewood Close

RM125LT

Morecambe Close

RM126FE

Joyce Close

RM126SX

Randall Drive

RM126AT

Alma Avenue

RM126EQ

Whittle Drive

RM126TE

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