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Havering

England / London / Havering

About

Havering is a borough in northeast London, covering an area of approximately 43 square miles. It borders Essex and is known for its mix of urban and suburban areas, with large green spaces like Hornchurch Country Park and Bedfords Park. The district includes towns such as Romford, Hornchurch, and Upminster, each with distinct residential and commercial areas. Romford serves as the main town center, featuring shopping districts and transport links.

The borough has a lower population density compared to inner London, with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Havering also has several historic landmarks, including Upminster Windmill and the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch. Public transport includes the London Overground and District Line, connecting the area to central London. The local economy is supported by retail, healthcare, and education sectors.

Area overview

On average Havering has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Havering is £53,167 per year. There are 91 schools in Havering: 59 primary (8 Outstanding and 48 Good) and 18 secondary (3 Outstanding and 15 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Havering Population
262,052
Population density
2,332.3 per km²

Demographics

British
174,232
66.49%
Other White
19,496
7.44%
African
14,138
5.4%
Indian
11,292
4.31%
Pakistani
5,683
2.17%
Total population: 262,052

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
35,461
35.01%
Owns outright
34,918
34.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
14,452
14.27%
Social rents from council
9,423
9.3%
Other social rented
4,384
4.33%
Total households: 101,276

Property prices in Havering

Based on 2,653 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Havering area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached245£660,000
Flats494£262,500
Semi-Detached1,069£501,000
Terraced845£435,000

10 years price trend in Havering

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.