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Harold Hill East

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About

Harold Hill East is a residential neighbourhood characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily built to accommodate London's expanding population after the Second World War. The layout is defined by a network of cul-de-sacs and avenues, with a mix of semi-detached houses and low-rise flats. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with local parks and playing fields providing open areas for recreation.

The area is anchored by the large Central Park, which features sports facilities, a children's playground, and a community centre. A specific local landmark is the 'Harold Hill Festival,' an annual community event held in the park that brings together residents and local organisations. Daily life centres on local parades of shops offering essential services, with several primary schools and a library serving the community.

Area overview

On average Harold Hill East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harold Hill East is £58,436 per year. There are 1 schools in Harold Hill East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Harold Hill East is home to around 11,457 people, with a population density of about 8,433.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Harold Hill East Population
11,457
Population density
8,433.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.76(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.85(+11%)
Shoplifting
11.17(+12%)
Drugs
8.47(+37%)
Vehicle crime
8.12(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,850
59.78%
African
1,398
12.2%
Other White
1,062
9.27%
Caribbean
251
2.19%
Indian
244
2.13%
Total population: 11,458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,175
26.02%
No qualifications
1,960
23.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,304
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,088
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 8,360

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,719
40.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
24.32%
Owns outright
573
13.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
492
11.47%
Other social rented
321
7.48%
Total households: 4,289

Property prices in Harold Hill East

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Harold Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £511,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harold Hill East 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 Harold Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£400,000£4,762
Flats14£197,500£4,345
Semi-Detached10£370,000£4,193
Terraced34£381,250£4,731

10 years median price trend in Harold Hill East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harold Hill East.

All postcodes in Harold Hill East

RM38HA

Newbury Road

RM38JB

Dunstable Road

RM38YB

Penistone Walk

RM38HU

Chippenham Close

RM37SP

Hailsham Road

RM38EL

Chatteris Avenue

RM38ST

Faringdon Avenue

RM38JF

Bellflower Path

RM38EB

Heaton

RM38DU

Hilldene Avenue

RM37TD

Bridgwater Walk

RM37XH

Darlington Gardens

RM38DL

Hilldene Avenue

RM38YQ

Chippenham Road

RM38PH

Henbane Path

RM38JX

Chatteris Avenue

RM33FX

Gooshays

RM38XH

Honeysuckle Close

RM38HT

Chippenham Road

RM38QF

Brooks Way

RM37UU

Montgomery Crescent

RM38QE

Tonbridge Road

RM38DX

Farnham Road

RM38QH

Kettering Road

RM37UF

Quaker Drive

RM38BS

Lucerne Way

RM38RJ

Leyburn Road

RM38JW

Veronica Close

RM33DU

Trowbridge Road

RM38FS

Heaton

RM38SN

Rosehip Close

RM38AR

Briar Road

RM33EL

Trowbridge Road

RM38ED

Farnham Road

RM38BA

Snowdrop Path

RM38QG

Brooks Way

RM37FF

Hilldene Close

RM37UP

Montgomery Crescent

RM38NP

Kingsbridge Circus

RM38LU

Kingsbridge Circus

RM38BE

Coltsfoot Path

RM38RX

Dewsbury Road

RM33AN

Trowbridge Road

RM38AY

Kings Lynn Drive

RM33FZ

Gooshays

RM38YX

Saddleworth Square

RM38YF

Chippenham Road

RM38JY

Chatteris Avenue

RM38EN

The Business Centre

RM38AN

Trowbridge Road

RM38LX

Kingsbridge Circus

RM38QN

East Dene Drive

RM38PR

Gooshays Drive

RM37BF

Gooshays

RM38FG

Camborne Terrace

RM38HX

Chippenham Road

RM37SR

Hailsham Close

RM38LJ

Dudley Gardens

RM37UL

Barnstaple Path

RM37XL

Northallerton Way

RM38NR

Kingsbridge Road

RM37XB

Darlington Gardens

RM38QD

Halesworth Road

RM33FB

Trowbridge Road

RM38XB

Langley Close

RM38FN

St James Drive

RM38SA

Dewsbury Gardens

RM38QW

Heaton

RM37UX

Montgomery Crescent

RM38BP

Barberry Close

RM38NB

Leyburn Road

RM37UJ

Montgomery Crescent

RM37TH

Barnstaple Road

RM33DJ

Trowbridge Road

RM38AZ

Dartfields

RM37XJ

Darlington Gardens

RM38JD

Dunstable Close

RM38BJ

Barberry Close

RM38ER

Cloudberry Road

RM38RR

Leyburn Crescent

RM38BD

Cypress Path

RM38FL

Oakwood Close

RM38BF

Tonbridge Road

RM38ND

Leyburn Road

RM38GF

Oakwood Close

RM38AG

Trowbridge Road

RM37UD

Bridgwater Close

RM38NX

Kingsbridge Road

RM38JS

Faringdon Avenue

RM38QY

Gooshays Drive

RM38PJ

Iris Path

RM33DH

Trowbridge Road

RM33EU

Trowbridge Road

RM38PD

Veronica Close

RM38RQ

Dudley Road

RM37QR

Longtown Road

RM38YR

Charlbury Crescent

RM38JJ

Mimosa Close

RM38HH

Newbury Gardens

RM38PB

Kingsbridge Close

Data Sources

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