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About

Harold Wood is a residential ward situated in the northeast of the London Borough of Havering. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of interwar semi-detached homes and more modern developments. Its main focal point is the Harold Wood railway station, which provides a direct link to central London via the Elizabeth line. This transport connection supports a local high street with essential shops and services catering to daily needs.

The geography includes open spaces like Harold Wood Park and the proximity to the woodlands of Bedfords Park. A notable local landmark is the Harold Wood Hospital, which has served the community for decades. The area is defined by its practical, commuter-based functionality, with residential streets leading towards the larger retail offerings in nearby Romford.

Area overview

On average Harold Wood has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harold Wood is £74,816 per year. There are 3 schools in Harold Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Harold Wood is home to around 13,807 people, with a population density of about 1,521.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Harold Wood Population
13,807
Population density
1,521.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.24(-17%)
Shoplifting
11.66(+15%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(-28%)
Other theft
5.87(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,531
69.04%
Other White
1,065
7.71%
Indian
685
4.96%
African
580
4.2%
Caribbean
221
1.6%
Total population: 13,805

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,832
34.09%
No qualifications
1,927
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,893
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,595
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,128
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 11,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,140
37.92%
Owns outright
1,864
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
911
16.14%
Social rents from council
257
4.55%
Other social rented
248
4.39%
Total households: 5,643

Property prices in Harold Wood

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Harold Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harold Wood 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 Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£770,000
Flats46£282,500
Semi-Detached65£483,500
Terraced37£423,000

10 years median price trend in Harold Wood

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

All postcodes in Harold Wood

RM38QR

Alverstoke Road

RM113TX

Sloane Mews

RM30PX

Saxon Close

RM30ER

Kersey Gardens

RM30HB

Lynross Close

RM30FA

Huntingdon Drive

RM30PD

Peel Way

RM30RH

Archibald Road

RM30SB

Church Road

RM30SJ

Firham Park Avenue

RM30XU

David Terrace

RM30XW

Camellia Close

RM30YS

Thurso Close

RM38PN

Holt Road

RM113TZ

Prospect Road

RM30BL

Gubbins Lane

RM30FR

Firwood Lane

RM30QX

Woodlands Road

RM30WZ

Watson Gardens

RM38QT

Melksham Green

RM30ET

Chelsworth Close

RM30GT

Nightingale Crescent

RM30BS

Station Road

RM30QR

Ethelburga Road

RM30WH

Cane Hill

RM30FU

Huntingdon Drive

RM30GN

Blanchard Mews

RM30AE

Harold Court Road

RM30AP

Bryant Avenue

RM30EA

Arlington Gardens

RM30GZ

Church Road

RM30LQ

Safflower Lane

RM30BG

Maylands Way

RM30UX

Hamilton Drive

RM39LR

St Neots Road

RM30AW

Johns Terrace

RM30EX

Southend Arterial Road

RM30GE

Nightingale Crescent

RM30PL

Oak Road

RM30PT

Oak Road

RM30XR

Hall Terrace

RM30XY

Cornflower Way

RM30DX

The Drive

RM112SE

Southend Arterial Road

RM30RX

Arundel Road

RM39LP

Barnsley Road

RM30BP

Station Road

RM30NZ

Colchester Road

RM38PU

Gooshays Drive

RM30FB

Oakdene

RM30RG

Rosslyn Avenue

RM38PQ

Harris Close

RM30EL

Newhall Drive

RM30QB

Athelstan Road

RM30UL

Redden Court Road

RM30WL

Cavell Crescent

RM30XX

David Drive

RM30DH

Briars Walk

RM30DL

Gubbins Lane

RM30JZ

Gulderose Road

RM30QD

Athelstan Road

RM30QG

Abigail Mews

RM30SP

Little Aston Road

RM30SU

Avenue Road

RM30UA

Coombe Road

RM30YL

Halidon Rise

RM30ZB

Ormond Close

RM141TH

Folkes Lane

RM30DF

Craven Gardens

RM30XA

Redden Court Road

RM30XQ

Juniper Way

RM30ZA

Chadwick Drive

RM141TX

Hall Lane

RM30ED

Sackville Crescent

RM30EN

Station Road

RM30PU

Gubbins Lane

RM39LF

St Ives Close

RM30BY

Bryant Avenue

RM30DE

Mount Avenue

RM30EZ

Southend Arterial Road

RM30GS

Nightingale Crescent

RM30NF

Pages Lane

RM30QH

Athelstan Road

RM30RD

Archibald Road

RM30PS

Oak Road

RM30DN

Matthews Close

RM30FY

Scotspine Lane

RM30TB

Avenue Road

RM30UR

Redden Court Road

RM30WA

Fleming Gardens

RM30XN

Columbine Way

RM30EH

Sackville Crescent

RM30LL

Bryant Avenue

RM30RP

Hoylake Gardens

RM30LS

Squirrels Heath Road

RM30NJ

Shepherds Hill

RM30YD

Ashton Road

RM39LL

Wednesbury Green

RM30DJ

Rosslyn Avenue

RM30LB

Sallow Road

Data Sources

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