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Havering-atte-Bower

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About

Havering-atte-Bower is a ward defined by its elevated rural character on the northern edge of London. The area centres on the historic village green and the former site of Havering Palace, offering expansive views over the surrounding Essex countryside. It contains significant tracts of protected Green Belt land, including Bedfords Park, a large area of woodland and pasture with a deer enclosure and a visitor centre. The settlement pattern is characterised by dispersed, often substantial, residential properties set along winding lanes.

The community retains a distinct village atmosphere, separate from the more urban centres of the borough. Local life focuses on the parish church, the village hall, and the traditional pub near the green. The area's history is evident in its older buildings and the preserved moat of the vanished royal palace. This combination of open landscapes, historical resonance, and a low-density residential feel defines its identity within Greater London.

Area overview

On average Havering-atte-Bower has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Havering-atte-Bower is £67,729 per year. There are 4 schools in Havering-atte-Bower: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Havering-atte-Bower is home to around 16,374 people, with a population density of about 1,505.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Havering-atte-Bower Population
16,374
Population density
1,505.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.09(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.02(-33%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(-33%)
Other theft
5.8(-49%)
Drugs
5.31(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,940
66.81%
Other White
1,279
7.81%
African
822
5.02%
Indian
478
2.92%
Pakistani
455
2.78%
Total population: 16,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,171
24.65%
No qualifications
2,990
23.24%
Level 3 (A level)
2,097
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,913
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,576
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 12,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,094
35.21%
Owns outright
1,966
33.06%
Social rents from council
793
13.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
652
10.96%
Other social rented
277
4.66%
Total households: 5,947

Property prices in Havering-atte-Bower

Median price£439,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£389K – £485K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Havering-atte-Bower area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,080,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£650,000£531
Semi-Detached71£457,000£467
Terraced44£412,500£476
Flats18£260,000£372

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Havering-atte-Bower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545,000£224,998£375,000£326,250
2017£440,000£254,000£361,000£340,000
2018£403,000£241,000£360,500£340,000
2019£450,000£237,500£366,250£330,000
2020£437,500£242,500£385,000£360,000
2021£557,500£250,000£407,500£367,000
2022£500,000£271,000£455,000£420,000
2023£600,000£278,250£450,000£400,000
2024£450,000£285,000£430,000£420,000
2025£530,000£263,000£467,000£420,000
2026£885,000£222,500£465,000£398,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£317£390£354
2017£420£348£390£367
2018£420£336£386£366
2019£380£346£379£379
2020£401£337£401£386
2021£435£400£429£410
2022£553£394£479£443
2023£435£415£475£435
2024£461£378£460£439
2025£531£407£465£447
2026£537£372£479£480
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Havering-atte-Bower in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Havering-atte-Bower ward.

Local councillors

Della Morton

Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Graham Edwards

Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Paul Sullivan

Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

All postcodesin Havering-atte-Bower

RM52HF

Patmore Way

RM52JT

Stapleford Gardens

RM52LR

Taylor Close

RM52HY

Turpin Avenue

RM53UU

Chase Cross Road

RM52UU

Carter Drive

RM53QX

Larchwood Close

RM53XS

Chase Cross Road

RM52UR

Carter Drive

RM52EN

Miller Close

RM52NT

Carter Drive

RM52DA

Havering-atte-Bower

RM52QU

Lynwood Close

RM52TX

Thistledene Avenue

RM53PH

Clockhouse Lane

RM53LT

Hawkhurst Gardens

RM14BZ

Havering Road

RM52HL

Navarre Gardens

RM52LU

Turpin Avenue

RM41PE

Kiln Wood Lane

RM52JS

Abridge Gardens

RM52QB

Silvermere Avenue

RM53QU

Clockhouse Lane

RM52QD

Victoria Avenue

RM53XU

Avelon Road

RM52RS

St Johns Road

RM53UH

The Drive

RM52QT

Lynwood Drive

RM53UE

Cardiff Close

RM53YS

Chase Cross Road

RM53SB

Bellevue Road

RM52DJ

Hog Hill Road

RM52DG

Clockhouse Lane

RM52NR

Riversdale Road

RM41QP

Wellingtonia Avenue

RM52UJ

Hunters Grove

RM52EX

Lodge Lane

RM53UX

Chelmsford Avenue

RM52EW

Aragon Close

RM52RB

Lynwood Drive

RM53PB

Collier Row Road

RM52SH

Boxmoor Road

RM52LL

Fox Close

RM53RX

Highfield Close

RM41PB

Orange Tree Hill

RM52DU

Walton Road

RM41PX

North Road

RM52LA

Udall Gardens

RM52DX

Oates Road

RM52RU

St Johns Road

RM53BZ

Hillrise Road

RM52ES

Lodge Lane

RM52BD

Collier Row Road

RM41PU

Festival Cottages

RM53DQ

Hillrise Road

RM53GT

Braddock Close

RM52RD

Downham Close

RM53BY

Hillrise Road

RM52JF

Penn Gardens

RM53XP

Chase Cross Road

RM52UT

Carter Drive

RM52HU

Morant Gardens

RM53RB

Burland Road

RM52HX

Lodge Lane

RM53RT

Ascension Road

RM52HB

Ray Road

RM14WN

Bushy Close

RM52LB

Lodge Lane

RM53QA

Ashvale Gardens

RM53AJ

Havering-atte-Bower

RM53XE

Broomfield Close

RM53BG

Hillrise Road

RM53QJ

Clockhouse Lane

RM52DF

St Johns Road

RM41PL

The Green

RM14YW

Havering-atte-Bower

RM52QH

Victoria Avenue

RM14BY

Havering Road

RM52UH

Hunters Grove

RM53SA

Highfield Road

RM53DN

Paceheath Close

RM52JL

Portmore Gardens

RM52JH

Chigwell View

RM52TP

Firbank Road

RM52BW

Dekker Close

RM52LJ

Lodge Lane

RM52HD

Browne Close

RM53QP

Clockhouse Lane

RM52SA

Kingshill Avenue

RM52DT

Hamlet Close

RM53AZ

Bellevue Road

RM53XJ

Chelmsford Avenue

RM52ET

Lodge Lane

RM52LE

Postmill Close

RM53XX

Avelon Road

RM52RX

St Johns Road

RM52PX

Silvermere Avenue

RM14WF

Hyde Close

RM52JU

Turpin Avenue

RM52UL

Conifer Avenue