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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £67,726 per year. There are 5 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 area has 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

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £437,000 in Havering-atte-Bower area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Havering-atte-Bower 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 Havering-atte-Bower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£650,000£5,714
Flats15£260,000£3,978
Semi-Detached68£457,000£5,000
Terraced45£410,000£5,075

10 years median price trend in Havering-atte-Bower

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Havering-atte-Bower.

All postcodes in Havering-atte-Bower

RM53YD

Merlin Gardens

RM52DH

Hog Hill Road

RM53TL

Faircross Avenue

RM53AF

Highfield Road

RM53AQ

Highfield Road

RM52JP

Pennington Close

RM52SD

Kingshill Avenue

RM41PT

North Road

RM41QB

Cummings Hall Lane

RM52SJ

Boxmoor Road

RM52UA

Lulworth Drive

RM41QR

Bower Farm Road

RM52LS

Turpin Avenue

RM52EP

Frinton Road

RM53YB

Merlin Close

RM52PT

Grimstone Close

RM53SR

Bower Close

RM52DR

Hog Hill Road

RM52JJ

Wensley Close

RM52PH

Carter Drive

RM52NP

Riversdale Road

RM53YT

Philan Way

RM53HR

Hendon Gardens

RM52ND

Eaton Drive

RM53DL

Bolberry Road

RM52ST

Clitheroe Road

RM52LT

Turpin Avenue

RM53GQ

Hollybush Close

RM41PS

North Road

RM14HR

Havering Road

RM52SS

Prestwood Drive

RM52LX

Gelsthorpe Road

RM52PG

Owen Close

RM53RH

Felstead Road

RM52LG

Litten Close

RM41QJ

Broxhill Road

RM52RT

St Johns Road

RM53SX

Faircross Avenue

RM53BF

Bolberry Road

RM53FG

Bolberry Road

RM53RS

Ascension Road

RM53UD

Faircross Avenue

RM52BF

Field Maple Mews

RM52JD

Sherborne Gardens

RM53LX

Hawkhurst Gardens

RM53DH

Highfield Link

RM52HS

Bamford Way

RM53DF

Vernon Road

RM52NU

Sheila Road

RM53YP

Mount Pleasant Road

RM52NX

Sheila Road

RM52PP

Turpin Avenue

RM14BN

Havering Road

RM52HN

Cornell Way

RM53FY

Wembley Close

RM52BB

Collier Row Road

RM53XL

Chase Cross Road

RM53NX

Collier Row Road

RM53UJ

Robin Close

RM52SP

Warden Avenue

RM52RY

Clockhouse Lane

RM53AN

Highfield Road

RM52SL

Clitheroe Road

RM52UD

Ravenswood Close

RM53RW

Laceman Mews

RM52DE

St Johns Road

RM53NU

Gabriel Close

RM53DJ

Bolberry Road

RM52PN

Dereham Place

RM53RP

Chase Cross Road

RM52RR

Clockhouse Lane

RM53PL

Chase Cross Road

RM52PD

Carter Drive

RM52HE

Patmore Way

RM52EL

Frinton Road

RM52NA

Gelsthorpe Road

RM53RD

Burland Road

RM53XB

Chelmsford Avenue

RM53UL

Harlow Gardens

RM53FH

Avelon Road

RM52JB

Chigwell View

RM53FA

Harlow Gardens

RM52HP

Oates Road

RM41PY

Elmer Avenue

RM14WE

Hyde Close

RM41PH

Pinewood Road

RM14WL

Bushy Close

RM14TJ

Havering Road

RM41PJ

Orange Tree Hill

Data Sources

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