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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 very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% 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 area has 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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

Violence and sexual offences
26.39(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.68(-11%)
Shoplifting
16.61(+64%)
Vehicle crime
14.02(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(+3%)
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

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 in Hacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 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
Detached5£745,000
Flats29£290,000
Semi-Detached66£545,000
Terraced12£432,500

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.