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Squirrels Heath

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About

Squirrels Heath is a residential ward located in the southern part of the London Borough of Havering. The area is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built during the interwar and post-war periods. Its layout includes numerous quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. The ward is situated near the larger district of Harold Hill and is bounded by main roads including Petersfield Avenue and the A12 to the south, providing key transport links into Romford and towards central London.

The local landscape features several green spaces, including the expansive Harrow Lodge Park, which offers sports facilities, a lake, and woodland walks. A notable local landmark is the historic Squirrels Heath Lane, which traces an old route through the area. Community life centres around local schools and shopping parades catering to daily needs. The overall atmosphere is that of a settled, established suburb within Greater London's outer reaches.

Area overview

On average Squirrels Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Squirrels Heath is £81,238 per year. There are 7 schools in Squirrels Heath: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Squirrels Heath is home to around 15,517 people, with a population density of about 5,199.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Squirrels Heath Population
15,517
Population density
5,199 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.11(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.69(-45%)
Vehicle crime
10.25(+6%)
Shoplifting
8.96(-11%)
Other theft
4.96(-57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,566
68.08%
Indian
1,151
7.42%
Other White
942
6.07%
African
591
3.81%
Pakistani
281
1.81%
Total population: 15,521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,188
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
2,150
17.11%
No qualifications
2,010
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,904
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,361
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 12,567

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,424
38.4%
Owns outright
2,158
34.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,088
17.23%
Social rents from council
259
4.1%
Other social rented
245
3.88%
Total households: 6,313

Property prices in Squirrels Heath

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Squirrels Heath 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 Squirrels Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£742,250
Flats51£285,000
Semi-Detached63£590,000
Terraced50£487,500

10 years median price trend in Squirrels Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.

All postcodes in Squirrels Heath

RM25UE

Academy Fields Road

RM112ST

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25UG

Academy Fields Road

RM26HH

South Drive

RM112AZ

Maybrick Road

RM112JY

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26EA

Severn Avenue

RM26JQ

Kidman Close

RM112ND

Cecil Avenue

RM112BB

Great Gardens Road

RM112HU

Haynes Road

RM26RD

Ferguson Avenue

RM26EH

Western Avenue

RM26ER

Wallenger Avenue

RM112NJ

Birch Crescent

RM25BF

Faith Close

RM26QU

Cambridge Avenue

RM112EZ

Woodcutters Close

RM25DS

Squirrels Heath

RM25SL

Lytton Road

RM26EP

Wallenger Avenue

RM26PF

Southend Arterial Road

RM26PS

Belgrave Avenue

RM112JA

Rowan Walk

RM26AL

Crossways

RM26DJ

Eugene Close

RM112AD

Cranham Road

RM112BA

Great Gardens Road

RM112DL

Hillview Avenue

RM25UU

Fairholme Avenue

RM112EX

Stafford Avenue

RM25EU

Main Road

RM25ST

Brentwood Road

RM112AB

Cranham Road

RM25SB

Hamilton Road

RM25UA

Heath Park Court

RM26BU

Chalforde Gardens

RM26RS

Amery Gardens

RM112BD

Brierley Close

RM112LY

Cecil Avenue

RM112LZ

Cecil Avenue

RM112SS

Ardleigh Close

RM25EQ

Main Road

RM26PU

Belgrave Avenue

RM112AX

Hazelmere Gardens

RM26DD

Brentwood Road

RM26JR

Elvet Avenue

RM26QX

Cambridge Avenue

RM26AP

Cranbrook Drive

RM112AA

Cranham Road

RM26AJ

Crossways

RM26NR

Main Road

RM112DQ

Slewins Close

RM25XL

Heath Park Road

RM26JD

Kidman Close

RM112DG

Slewins Close

RM112EH

Manor Crescent

RM112NQ

Birch Crescent

RM26BD

Hare Hall Lane

RM26GE

Kidman Close

RM26HJ

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26PN

Southend Arterial Road

RM26RR

Amery Gardens

RM112NP

Primrose Glen

RM25TP

Salisbury Road

RM26AB

Balgores Crescent

RM26PX

Belgrave Avenue

RM26AR

Eyre Close

RM25SJ

Margaret Close

RM25US

Scholars Way

RM26EU

Compton Avenue

RM112NN

Birch Crescent

RM112NR

Harwood Avenue

RM26GD

Kidman Close

RM112EE

Westmoreland Avenue

RM25SP

Clive Road

RM25UQ

Scholars Way

RM112LF

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112SP

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26EJ

Castellan Avenue

RM26ES

Compton Avenue

RM26HD

North Drive

RM26RL

Ferguson Avenue

RM26JB

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26LJ

Beaumont Close

RM25XH

Heath Park Road

RM26LD

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112EF

Westmoreland Avenue

RM112NZ

Harwood Avenue

RM112SD

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25SX

Brentwood Road

RM25TH

Brentwood Road

RM26DL

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM112AW

Kinfauns Avenue

RM112LG

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25TB

Brentwood Road

RM26BX

Station Road

RM26DA

Station Road

RM26EL

Castellan Avenue

RM26QA

Belgrave Avenue

Data Sources

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