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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 185 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
Flats50£286,000
Semi-Detached62£589,457
Terraced47£495,000

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

RM26QS

Warwick Gardens

RM112DY

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM112EG

Ashlyn Grove

RM112HT

Haynes Road

RM26LX

Main Road

RM112AH

Percival Road

RM112SH

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112SZ

Squirrels Heath

RM26HX

Upper Brentwood Road

RM25SY

Kingsley Court

RM26NU

Gillian Crescent

RM112QL

Nelmes Way

RM112AN

Kinfauns Avenue

RM112AY

Maybrick Road

RM112EU

Stafford Avenue

RM112NT

Harwood Avenue

RM25UH

Heath Park Road

RM26GP

Thomas Drive

RM26PR

Southend Arterial Road

RM112AR

Hazel Rise

RM112EN

Helen Road

RM112NB

Cecil Avenue

RM112NU

Harwood Avenue

RM25TA

Brentwood Road

RM26NX

Oxley Close

RM26RB

Ferguson Avenue

RM112ED

Lindsey Way

RM112NG

Birch Crescent

RM26HB

Hall Road

RM112BH

Cranham Road

RM112DB

Slewins Close

RM112HZ

Kingsley Gardens

RM25SD

Hamilton Road

RM26BH

Evelyn Sharp Close

RM26RT

Clunas Gardens

RM112AU

Cavenham Gardens

RM112BY

Slewins Lane

RM112LJ

Michael Gardens

RM26JT

Elvet Avenue

RM112EP

Stafford Avenue

RM112LU

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25SS

Lawrence Road

RM25UN

Academy Fields Road

RM26AH

Squirrels Heath Avenue

RM26HU

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112AJ

Lewis Road

RM112NS

Oak Glen

RM25UF

Academy Fields Road

RM25UW

Academy Fields Close

RM26DS

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM26GN

Thomas Drive

RM112LE

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112LW

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112NH

Macdonald Way

RM25SA

Catherine Road

RM26GL

Thomas Drive

RM26PA

Main Road

RM112DX

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM112NA

Cecil Avenue

RM112NE

Macdonald Avenue

RM112HJ

Northumberland Avenue

RM26BE

Geddy Court

RM26JS

Durham Avenue

RM26LH

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26PL

Southend Arterial Road

RM112DR

Wheatley Close

RM112FA

Stafford Avenue

RM112HN

Northumberland Avenue

RM112JU

Wootton Close

RM112LL

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26JP

Elvet Avenue

RM26QD

Belgrave Avenue

RM112HP

Northumberland Avenue

RM26AF

Barnfield Walk

RM26DG

Pinecroft

RM26EW

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM26NS

Farnes Drive

RM26RX

Amery Gardens

RM112LP

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112TT

Cottage Mews

RM26AD

Squirrels Heath Avenue

RM26AS

Crossways

RM26ET

Compton Avenue

RM26QT

Cambridge Avenue

RM112BJ

Courage Close

RM112DE

Slewins Close

RM112LN

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25UR

Fairholme Avenue

RM26ED

Castellan Avenue

RM26JJ

Durham Avenue

RM26NT

Farnes Drive

RM26HY

Belgrave Avenue

RM26JX

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112LQ

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112SJ

Hillman Close

RM25HR

Main Road

RM25TD

Brentwood Road

RM25XB

Witham Road

RM112AS

Hazelmere Gardens

RM112EJ

Westmoreland Avenue

Data Sources

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