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About

Heaton ward lies in the western part of the London Borough of Havering, bordered by the River Rom to the south and east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing from the interwar and post-war periods. Its streets are arranged in a quiet, suburban layout, with several local parks and green spaces providing open areas for recreation.

The ward contains the notable Harrow Lodge Park, a large public space with a boating lake, sports facilities, and woodland walks. Local amenities are concentrated along main roads like Hornchurch Road, serving the community with shops and services. The area is well-connected by several bus routes linking it to Hornchurch town centre and nearby railway stations for travel into central London.

Area overview

On average Heaton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton is £61,311 per year. There are 4 schools in Heaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Heaton is home to around 17,211 people, with a population density of about 5,321.7 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

116

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Heaton Population

17,211

Population density

5,321.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.84(+64%)

Anti-social behaviour

36.43(+36%)

Shoplifting

14.18(+42%)

Vehicle crime

12.78(+36%)

Other theft

11.33(-1%)

London average

Demographics

British

10,126

58.83%

African

1,861

10.81%

Other White

1,824

10.6%

Caribbean

442

2.57%

Pakistani

403

2.34%

Total population: 17,213

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,503

27.07%

No qualifications

3,219

24.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,849

14.29%

Level 3 (A level)

1,827

14.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,578

12.19%

Total 16+ residents: 12,942

Housing

Social rents from council

2,018

31.17%

Owns with a mortgage

1,934

29.87%

Owns outright

1,195

18.46%

Private landlord or letting agency

755

11.66%

Other social rented

413

6.38%

Total households: 6,474

Property prices in Heaton

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Heaton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£475,000	£5,000	£412,000	£457,500	£557,500	£702,000
Flats	18	£213,500	£4,345	£163,500	£183,500	£256,250	£303,000
Semi-Detached	34	£407,500	£4,789	£330,800	£381,250	£434,000	£504,700
Terraced	56	£375,000	£4,899	£309,000	£349,500	£416,250	£468,250

10 years median price trend in Heaton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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