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Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood

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About

Petersfield Avenue is a residential street in the Romford area of Havering. It features a mix of semi-detached and detached houses, typical of suburban development from the mid-20th century. The road is primarily lined with family homes and benefits from proximity to local amenities, including schools and shops along nearby main roads. Its character is defined by its function as a quiet, settled neighbourhood within the larger urban borough.

Directly adjacent lies Duck Wood, a local nature reserve. This area of ancient woodland and meadow provides a distinct contrast with the surrounding streets. Managed for conservation, it contains a network of public footpaths through oak and hornbeam stands. The wood offers a specific habitat for wildlife and serves as a recreational green space for residents, marking a clear natural boundary within the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is £66,180 per year. There are 5 schools in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood is home to around 9,346 people, with a population density of about 3,337.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood Population
9,346
Population density
3,337.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(-43%)
Drugs
6.1(0%)
Vehicle crime
5.56(-43%)
Other theft
5.24(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,792
61.98%
Other White
1,031
11.03%
African
709
7.59%
Indian
403
4.31%
Pakistani
188
2.01%
Total population: 9,345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,022
28.41%
No qualifications
1,617
22.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,088
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,037
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 7,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,166
33.37%
Social rents from council
994
28.45%
Owns outright
679
19.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
12.05%
Other social rented
156
4.46%
Total households: 3,494

Property prices in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood 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 Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£430,000
Flats12£210,000
Semi-Detached16£461,500
Terraced42£417,500

10 years median price trend in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood.

All postcodes in Petersfield Avenue & Duck Wood

RM39YA

Settle Road

RM39SF

Colchester Road

RM39NT

Orchis Way

RM38QR

Alverstoke Road

RM39PA

Petersfield Avenue

RM39PT

Redcar Road

RM39SB

Wickford Drive

RM39TP

Leamington Road

RM38PN

Holt Road

RM39DP

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39LU

St Neots Road

RM39NE

Kenilworth Avenue

RM39TH

Leamington Close

RM39HL

Amersham Drive

RM39NF

Woodstock Avenue

RM39DX

Lindfield Road

RM39DU

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39FG

Little Garden Close

RM39FP

Frances Mews

RM39TS

Leamington Road

RM39LR

St Neots Road

RM39NP

Penzance Gardens

RM39HX

Amersham Road

RM39JJ

Amersham Road

RM39XD

Petersfield Avenue

RM39JS

Paines Brook Way

RM39LP

Barnsley Road

RM39PB

Petersfield Avenue

RM39RT

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39FH

Oldmead Close

RM39FU

Gooshays

RM39SP

Redruth Road

RM38PQ

Harris Close

RM38UG

Bampton Road

RM39PX

Redcar Road

RM39RJ

Swindon Lane

RM39NA

Retford Close

RM38PS

Gooshays Drive

RM38PX

Halesworth Road

RM39FJ

Meadfarm Close

RM39JD

Amersham Road

RM39NH

Retford Road

RM39YB

Sheffield Drive

RM39FD

Haywood Mews

RM39JP

Paines Brook Way

RM39PU

Redcar Road

RM39XA

Petersfield Avenue

RM39ED

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39XJ

Dagnam Park Gardens

RM39BE

Lindfield Road

RM39HU

Harlesden Close

RM39LT

St Neots Road

RM39RB

Redruth Gardens

RM39SR

Redruth Road

RM39HS

Harlesden Walk

RM39YH

Sheffield Drive

RM39SD

Wickford Close

RM39YP

Dagnam Park Square

RM39NB

Retford Road

RM39ND

Retford Road

RM39QD

Petersfield Avenue

RM39XP

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39HT

Harlesden Road

RM39JU

Oxford Road

RM39LS

St Neots Road

RM39QJ

Petersfield Avenue

RM39DL

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39FB

Mawbery Grove

RM39FE

Collerne Street

RM39JH

Amersham Walk

RM39LL

Wednesbury Green

RM39PR

Petersfield Avenue

RM39QA

Redcar Road

RM39RX

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39FR

Sheffield Drive

RM39DB

Lindfield Road

RM39DR

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39TU

Bedale Road

RM38QX

Melksham Close

RM39FF

Smithsland Road

RM39RD

Swindon Close

RM39LA

Colne Drive

RM39UA

Tiverton Grove

RM38QL

Camborne Avenue

RM39LB

Gooshays Drive

RM39PH

Petersfield Avenue

RM39QH

Petersfield Avenue

RM39TB

Leamington Road

RM39TF

Leamington Close

RM39TA

Leamington Road

RM39TJ

Leamington Close

RM39TX

Bedale Road

RM39XR

Settle Road

RM39JT

Colne Drive

RM39XL

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39YJ

Sheffield Gardens

RM39RL

Sedgefield Crescent

RM39RR

Sedgefield Crescent

RM39UH

Stratton Road

RM39FN

Humbleward Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.