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Rainham West

About

Rainham West is a residential district situated in the eastern part of the London Borough of Havering. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of post-war terraced homes and more recent developments. Its layout is defined by major roads like Upminster Road and Rainham Road, which provide key transport links. The local centre offers essential retail and services, catering to daily needs within the community.

The area borders the Rainham Marshes to the south, a significant expanse of protected wetland managed by the RSPB. This proximity to open marshland influences the local environment, offering a contrast to the built-up residential streets. Industrial estates are located to the north, near the River Thames, contributing to the area's economic activity. The district is served by several local bus routes connecting it to Rainham village and Upminster.

Area overview

On average Rainham West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rainham West is £67,555 per year. There are 2 schools in Rainham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Rainham West is home to around 6,737 people, with a population density of about 5,226.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Rainham West Population

6,737

Population density

5,226.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.62(+4%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.09(-6%)

Shoplifting

17.22(+70%)

Vehicle crime

11.58(+19%)

Other theft

8.02(-31%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,517

52.17%

African

697

10.34%

Other White

637

9.45%

Indian

432

6.41%

Bangladeshi

235

3.49%

Total population: 6,741

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,422

27.44%

No qualifications

1,189

22.94%

Level 3 (A level)

771

14.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

758

14.62%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

647

12.48%

Total 16+ residents: 5,183

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

843

33.76%

Owns outright

668

26.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

556

22.27%

Social rents from council

193

7.73%

Other social rented

159

6.37%

Total households: 2,497

Property prices in Rainham West

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Rainham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£550,000	£437,500	£487,500	£585,000	£613,000
Flats	14	£232,500	£157,901	£192,500	£253,750	£263,300
Semi-Detached	16	£426,500	£340,000	£390,875	£448,750	£486,250
Terraced	22	£429,500	£345,750	£381,250	£458,750	£474,750

10 years median price trend in Rainham West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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