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Harold Hill West

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About

Harold Hill West is a residential neighbourhood situated within the larger Harold Hill estate. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes built from the 1940s onwards. Streets are generally quiet, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Harold Hill Southern Outfall Sewer, a significant piece of infrastructure running through its green corridors. The area is served by local shops and schools, maintaining a functional and community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Harold Hill West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harold Hill West is £63,584 per year. There are 3 schools in Harold Hill West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Harold Hill West is home to around 7,283 people, with a population density of about 4,248.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Harold Hill West Population
7,283
Population density
4,248.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.38(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(-36%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(-5%)
Other theft
8.38(-28%)
Shoplifting
6.87(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,280
58.75%
Other White
822
11.28%
African
642
8.81%
Caribbean
218
2.99%
Pakistani
197
2.7%
Total population: 7,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,528
27.35%
No qualifications
1,441
25.8%
Level 3 (A level)
779
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
760
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 5,586

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
888
32.9%
Social rents from council
654
24.23%
Owns outright
615
22.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
320
11.86%
Other social rented
161
5.97%
Total households: 2,699

Property prices in Harold Hill West

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Harold Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harold Hill West 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 Harold Hill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£515,000
Flats3£251,000
Semi-Detached14£417,500
Terraced17£376,000

10 years median price trend in Harold Hill West

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

All postcodes in Harold Hill West

RM37YY

Eastern Avenue East

RM38JE

Bellflower Path

RM37JS

Straight Road

RM38PG

Whitelands Way

RM37AB

Harrow Crescent

RM30AB

Faringdon Avenue

RM37HB

Heaton Avenue

RM38EG

Gascoyne Close

RM38HQ

Launceston Close

RM37BD

Coleridge Road

RM37BJ

Harrow Crescent

RM37BP

Smart Close

RM37HD

Heaton Avenue

RM37HU

Heaton Avenue

Data Sources

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