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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

RM39SL

Redruth Road

RM39XS

Oakley Drive

RM39JL

Amersham Close

RM39TD

Leamington Road

RM39UE

Kirby Close

RM39LX

Retford Road

RM39EJ

Tring Gardens

RM39SA

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39RH

Swindon Gardens

RM39FL

Sudbury Close

RM39TT

Leamington Road

RM39YS

Fairford Close

RM39JB

Amersham Road

RM39BH

Lindfield Road

RM39UB

Stratton Walk

RM39UD

Stratton Road

RM39BF

Waltham Close

RM39HJ

Gooshays Drive

RM39UP

Tarnworth Road

RM38PT

Gooshays Drive

RM39EB

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39YL

Dagnam Park Close

RM39RP

Sedgefield Close

RM39SH

Wickford Drive

CM145NG

Gooshays

RM30AZ

Colchester Road

RM39JA

Amersham Road

RM39LJ

Wednesbury Gardens

RM39NL

Retford Path

RM39TR

Leamington Road

RM39YR

Fairford Way

RM39PS

Petersfield Close

RM39RA

Redruth Road

RM39NS

Penrith Road

RM30AG

Colchester Road

RM39DT

Lindfield Road

RM39UL

Tarnworth Road

RM39EP

Tring Gardens

RM39JR

Paines Brook Road

RM39NJ

Penrith Road

RM39DD

Chudleigh Road

RM39DS

Lindfield Road

RM39NR

Penzance Road

RM39XH

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39ER

Tring Close

RM39JX

Colne Drive

RM39RS

Sedgefield Crescent

RM39XB

Petersfield Avenue

RM39HP

Gooshays Drive

RM39SS

Redruth Road

RM39TL

Leamington Close

RM38FQ

Digby Mews

RM39QL

Petersfield Avenue

RM39UJ

Tarnworth Road

RM30TL

Sunnydene Close

RM39EA

Dagnam Park Drive

RM39NX

Harkness Close

RM39PP

Petersfield Avenue

RM39SJ

Redruth Walk

RM39SU

Gooshays Drive

RM38PW

Pearcy Close

RM38RA

Camborne Way

RM39QB

Redcar Road

RM39XT

Oakley Drive

RM39FA

Bernwelle Avenue

RM39QS

Hucknall Close

RM39DA

Chudleigh Road

RM39EF

Settle Road

RM39LH

Wednesbury Road

RM39PD

Petersfield Avenue

RM38QS

Melksham Gardens

RM39JN

Paines Brook Way

Data Sources

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