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Hornchurch Marshes

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About

Hornchurch Marshes is a significant area of open green space in the London Borough of Havering, situated along the northern bank of the River Thames. The landscape is characterised by its low-lying grassland, grazing pastures, and network of drainage ditches and dykes. It forms part of the larger Inner Thames Marshes, with its terrain shaped by historical river flooding and land reclamation. The area provides a notable contrast to the surrounding suburban development, offering wide, flat vistas under expansive skies.

The marshes are managed for both agriculture and nature conservation, supporting birdlife and other wildlife adapted to the damp grassland habitat. A specific feature is the presence of the concrete stumps of a former Second World War heavy anti-aircraft gun battery, which remain visible within the fields. Public access is provided via a section of the Thames Chase Community Forest path, allowing for walking and cycling through this open, riverside environment.

Area overview

On average Hornchurch Marshes has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hornchurch Marshes is £72,916 per year. There are 2 schools in Hornchurch Marshes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Hornchurch Marshes is home to around 10,639 people, with a population density of about 2,216.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Hornchurch Marshes Population
10,639
Population density
2,216.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.99(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.45(+13%)
Vehicle crime
15.7(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.6(+121%)
Other theft
9.49(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,930
55.75%
African
1,191
11.2%
Other White
804
7.56%
Bangladeshi
575
5.41%
Caribbean
311
2.92%
Total population: 10,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,329
28.23%
No qualifications
1,824
22.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,271
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,212
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
975
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 8,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,320
33.58%
Owns outright
1,018
25.9%
Other social rented
550
13.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
484
12.31%
Social rents from council
386
9.82%
Total households: 3,931

Property prices in Hornchurch Marshes

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £409,500 in Hornchurch Marshes area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hornchurch Marshes 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 Hornchurch Marshes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced36£410,500
Detached10£490,000
Flats18£251,500
Semi-Detached20£451,250

10 years median price trend in Hornchurch Marshes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hornchurch Marshes.

All postcodes in Hornchurch Marshes

RM138JY

Broadis Way

RM138LH

Louise Gardens

RM138SQ

Monarch Close

RM138RY

Beam Park

RM137TB

Rainham Road

RM137UU

Canfield Road

RM138AJ

Stanley Road South

RM138GT

Whitepost Lane

RM138NR

Frederick Road

RM138YF

New Road

RM137QS

Anstead Drive

RM137SJ

Thorogood Way

RM137UT

Danbury Road

RM138DH

New Road

RM138JG

Holmeoak Avenue

RM138NP

Manser Road

RM137SR

South Hornchurch

RM137TS

Ongar Way

RM137TT

Fyfield Road

RM138AH

Hubert Road

RM138AU

Nelson Road

RM138JU

Auckland Avenue

RM138PR

Lower Mardyke Avenue

RM138RZ

Fairmont Road

RM138UG

Manor Way Business Centre

RM138XG

Chamberlain Mews

RM138BB

Whybridge Close

RM138LQ

Lance Street

RM138QQ

Heriot Road

RM138RP

Halewood Way

RM138SY

Neptune Close

RM138DY

New Road

RM137RR

Rainham Road

RM138AL

Nelson Road

RM138NU

Karen Close

RM138QG

Heriot Road

RM138TE

Anderson Way

RM138SP

Rainham Road

RM137AX

Newtons Close

RM138EB

Queens Gardens

RM138FQ

Apple Tree Lane

RM138GW

Broadis Way

RM138HD

Spencer Road

RM138HL

Betterton Road

RM138JJ

Queenstown Gardens

RM138LA

Dunedin Road

RM138NT

Frederick Road

RM138PF

Cromwell Road

RM138ST

Rainham Road

RM138FX

Broadis Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.