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Rainham East & Wennington

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About

Rainham East and Wennington form a residential and industrial corner of Havering, bordering the Thames marshes. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern industrial parks, with the A1306 road providing a major transport route. Open spaces include the playing fields of Dovers Farm and the grounds of Rainham Hall, a National Trust property.

A significant portion of the area is occupied by the massive Purfleet Deep Wharf and other riverside industrial facilities. The Rainham Marshes nature reserve lies immediately to the south, its vast wetlands creating a stark contrast with the built environment. The presence of the historic Rainham Windmill, overlooking the suburban streets, provides a local landmark.

Area overview

On average Rainham East & Wennington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham East & Wennington is £74,216 per year. There are 3 schools in Rainham East & Wennington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Rainham East & Wennington is home to around 6,830 people, with a population density of about 486.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
2/10

Area Profile

Rainham East & Wennington Population
6,830
Population density
486.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.84(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.28(-23%)
Vehicle crime
16.54(+70%)
Drugs
6.59(+8%)
Public order
5.56(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,012
73.35%
African
432
6.32%
Other White
312
4.57%
Indian
206
3.01%
Pakistani
154
2.25%
Total population: 6,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,336
23.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,316
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
929
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 5,630

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,244
47.39%
Owns with a mortgage
952
36.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
255
9.71%
Other social rented
88
3.35%
Social rents from council
40
1.52%
Total households: 2,625

Property prices in Rainham East & Wennington

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Rainham East & Wennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rainham East & Wennington 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 Rainham East & Wennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£522,500
Flats4£230,000
Semi-Detached26£465,000
Terraced22£433,000

10 years median price trend in Rainham East & Wennington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham East & Wennington.

Data Sources

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