Rainham & Wennington is a ward in the London Borough of Havering, located in the eastern part of the city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. It borders the River Thames to the south, offering marshland and open spaces like Rainham Marshes, a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. The ward has good transport links, with Rainham Railway Station providing services to central London and Essex.
The area retains a semi-rural feel, with pockets of green space and farmland. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, while nearby industrial estates provide employment opportunities. Rainham & Wennington has a distinct identity separate from more urban parts of Havering, with a focus on preserving its natural surroundings. The ward’s proximity to the Thames Estuary also influences its character, with a mix of riverside and inland landscapes.
On average Rainham & Wennington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rainham & Wennington is £48,888 per year. There are 5 schools in Rainham & Wennington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Rainham & Wennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £247,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £425,000 |
10 years price trend in Rainham & Wennington
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Wennington Road
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Wennington Road
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Buckland Way
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Ferry Lane
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Acer Avenue
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Surridge Close
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New Road
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Capstan Drive
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Brookway
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Beechwood Gardens
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Briscoe Road
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Mygrove Gardens
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Lamb's Lane North
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Wennington Road
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Coldharbour Lane
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Rainham East & Wennington
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Capstan Drive
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Allen Road
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Ferry Lane
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Farm Road
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New Road
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Primus Close
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Lake Avenue
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Lamb's Lane South
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Romford Road
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Wennington Road
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Upminster Road South
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Upminster Road South
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Hawthorn Avenue
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Glebe Road
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Waverley Road
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Magnum Close
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Mygrove Close
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Palliser Drive
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Ferro Road
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Oreston Road
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Barlow Way
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Ingrebourne Road
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Wennington Road
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Aida Mews
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Farm Road
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Abbots Close
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Penny Close
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Anchor Drive
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The Glen
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Baillie Close
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Lamb's Lane North
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Coldharbour Lane
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Wennington Road
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Marsh Way
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Launder's Lane
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Brookway
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Thames Close
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The Glen
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Buckland Way
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Rainham West
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Coldharbour Lane
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East Close
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Cloister Close
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Penerley Road
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River Close
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Fairview Avenue
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Giles Close
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Wennington Road
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Bridge Road
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Courier Road
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Launder's Lane
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Melville Road
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Parkview Mews
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Warwick Lane
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Marsh Way
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Rothbury Avenue
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Capstan Drive
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Baillie Close
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Ashwood Avenue
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Grangewood Avenue
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Berwick Road
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Ferro Road
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Coldharbour Lane
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Parkway
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Rainham East & Wennington
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Stirling Close
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Creek Way
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Barlow Way
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Berwick Pond Road
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Penerley Road
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Penerley Road
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Acer Avenue
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Lamb's Lane North
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Wennington Road
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Ashwood Avenue
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Marsh Way
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Capstan Drive
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Manstead Gardens
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Orchard Avenue
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.