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About

Rainham & Wennington is a large eastern ward of Havering, defined by its industrial and marshland character along the Thames. The area contains the significant Rainham Marshes, an RSPB nature reserve on former Ministry of Defence land, providing a stark contrast of wildlife habitat against the industrial backdrop. The A13 road forms a major boundary, separating these riverside areas from the more residential sections.

The residential neighbourhoods are primarily low-density, centred around the historic Rainham Village with its Norman church. The area functions largely as a commuter settlement, with industrial estates like Ferry Lane offering local employment. The presence of the massive Rainham landfill site, now being converted into a country park, is a dominant local feature shaping the landscape and community.

Area overview

On average Rainham & Wennington has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham & Wennington is £71,213 per year. There are 4 schools in Rainham & Wennington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Rainham & Wennington is home to around 13,567 people, with a population density of about 815 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Rainham & Wennington Population
13,567
Population density
815 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.66(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.62(+44%)
Vehicle crime
19.53(+108%)
Shoplifting
12.97(+30%)
Drugs
10.76(+74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,529
62.87%
African
1,129
8.32%
Other White
948
6.99%
Indian
638
4.7%
Bangladeshi
362
2.67%
Total population: 13,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,738
25.33%
No qualifications
2,523
23.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,700
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,601
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,308
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 10,811

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,912
37.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,794
35.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
811
15.85%
Other social rented
247
4.83%
Social rents from council
232
4.53%
Total households: 5,117

Property prices in Rainham & Wennington

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £475K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Rainham & Wennington area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £890,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rainham & Wennington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£550,000£496
Semi-Detached49£465,000£487
Terraced45£430,000£446
Flats13£230,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rainham & Wennington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£383,000£190,000£330,000£304,500
2017£450,000£212,500£333,500£312,250
2018£447,500£215,000£349,750£308,500
2019£427,500£238,000£345,000£328,000
2020£421,000£215,000£365,000£332,500
2021£508,500£200,000£395,000£363,000
2022£522,500£240,000£440,000£426,500
2023£480,000£220,000£440,000£405,000
2024£530,000£253,995£425,000£390,000
2025£537,500£230,000£455,000£430,000
2026£575,000£247,000£460,000£422,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£369£362£375
2017£376£360£356£372
2018£397£383£360£360
2019£386£365£372£354
2020£388£363£391£367
2021£408£375£421£414
2022£437£429£442£439
2023£432£422£454£442
2024£465£405£450£439
2025£481£391£478£452
2026£457£328£479£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rainham & Wennington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rainham & Wennington in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rainham & Wennington ward.

Local councillors

George Harwin

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Joe Lock

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sue Ospreay

Rainham & Wennington - Elected 7 May 2026

Havering Residents Association

Frequently asked questions about Rainham & Wennington

Is Rainham & Wennington safe?

Rainham & Wennington records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rainham & Wennington?

The median sale price in Rainham & Wennington is £445,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rainham & Wennington?

Rainham & Wennington has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rainham & Wennington?

Rainham & Wennington scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rainham & Wennington sits around rank 15,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rainham & Wennington?

The average household income in Rainham & Wennington is around £71,213 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rainham & Wennington?

Rainham & Wennington is represented by 3 elected councillors: George Harwin (Reform UK), Joe Lock (Reform UK) and Sue Ospreay (Havering Residents Association).

All postcodesin Rainham & Wennington

RM139FP

Aida Mews

RM139NL

Wentworth Way

RM139GZ

Library Crescent

RM139JP

Westlyn Close

RM130EJ

Wennington Road

RM139SE

Lake Avenue

RM139ND

Waverley Road

RM139NH

Wentworth Way

RM139SQ

Lake Avenue

RM139HU

Beechwood Gardens

RM139AG

Chapel Lodge

RM139EF

Wennington Road

RM139UQ

Ferro Road

RM139HW

Brookway

RM139SG

Lake Avenue

RM139FQ

Regna Close

RM139DU

Church Lane

RM139UX

Wennington Road

RM139WP

Primus Close

RM139AT

Hawthorn Avenue

RM139JH

Anchor Drive

RM139LT

Chafford Walk

RM139BD

Crown Parade

RM139PJ

Rainham & Wennington

RM139SJ

Thorn Lane

RM139UB

Wennington Road

RM139YN

Broadway

RM139PA

Grangewood Avenue

RM139XA

Wennington Road

RM139LD

Palmerston Road

RM139FW

Hawthorn Avenue

RM139HF

Penerley Road

RM139DZ

Rainham & Wennington

RM139UG

Ferro Road

RM139XX

Todd Close

RM139XD

Lamb's Lane South

RM139HT

Rothbury Avenue

RM138BT

Barlow Way

RM139GY

Marsh Way

RM138UX

Barlow Way

RM139DF

Wennington Road

RM139GX

Railway View

RM139EA

Venette Close

RM139LG

Farm Road

RM139TT

Cowper Road

RM139QS

Mygrove Close

RM139QY

Mitchell Close

RM139HE

Penerley Road

RM139TU

Ellis Avenue

RM139LN

Parsonage Road

RM139TG

Palliser Drive

RM139XG

Wennington Road

RM139JJ

Westview Close

RM139NY

Orchard Avenue

RM139JY

Ferry Lane

RM139GR

Wennington Road

RM139DG

Wennington Road

RM139UJ

Ferro Road

RM139XB

Lambs Lane South

RM139JX

Allen Road

RM139JU

Farm Road

RM139HP

Thames Close

RM139DT

Wennington Road

RM139RJ

King Edward Avenue

RM139UF

Ferro Road

RM139YA

Coldharbour Lane

RM139JD

Bernice Close

RM139SR

Syracuse Avenue

RM130FL

Rainham & Wennington

RM139AE

Wennington Road

RM139LA

Abbots Close

RM139PR

Baillie Close

RM138EN

Creek Way

RM139LH

Glebe Road

RM139GS

Rainham & Wennington

RM139NE

Penny Close

RM139NP

Arterial Avenue

RM139GU

Railway View

RM138LE

Creek Way

RM139TY

Melville Road

RM139WQ

Wennington Road

RM139DW

Laundry Cottages

RM139FN

Gladstone Place

RM138UG

Manor Way Business Centre

RM139EJ

Berwick Pond Road

RM139RD

Thorn Lane

RM139NW

Brights Avenue

RM139PN

New Road

RM139AX

Upminster Road South

RM139QF

Briscoe Road

RM139ED

New Road

RM139DS

East Hall Lane

RM139HZ

Rothbury Avenue

RM139XS

Oreston Road

RM139JF

Capstan Drive

RM139SN

Lakeside

RM139PY

Kenway

RM139AS

Ashwood Avenue

RM139FR

Anthony Mews

RM139TZ

Melville Road