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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
4/10
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
21.91(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.95(-52%)
Vehicle crime
10.12(+8%)
Shoplifting
9.41(-6%)
Other theft
5.28(-54%)
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 196 recent sales, the median property price is £483,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Squirrels Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£782,500£5,433
Flats66£292,000£4,755
Semi-Detached49£598,750£5,680
Terraced53£495,000£5,314

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

RM112LN

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112SQ

Southend Arterial Road

RM26NR

Main Road

RM112EP

Stafford Avenue

RM112AH

Percival Road

RM112EH

Manor Crescent

RM26ER

Wallenger Avenue

RM112EA

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM25EQ

Main Road

RM112HZ

Kingsley Gardens

RM112NG

Birch Crescent

RM112HU

Haynes Road

RM26JB

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112LY

Cecil Avenue

RM25UA

Heath Park Court

RM26AD

Squirrels Heath Avenue

RM25UB

Heath Park Road

RM112NF

Macdonald Avenue

RM112NU

Harwood Avenue

RM26QS

Warwick Gardens

RM25TA

Brentwood Road

RM26DH

Brentwood Road

RM26BU

Chalforde Gardens

RM26ED

Castellan Avenue

RM25UU

Fairholme Avenue

RM26EJ

Castellan Avenue

RM26AL

Crossways

RM26GP

Thomas Drive

RM112AA

Cranham Road

RM112AD

Cranham Road

RM25UG

Academy Fields Road

RM26DG

Pinecroft

RM26HB

Hall Road

RM25XL

Heath Park Road

RM112EE

Westmoreland Avenue

RM25UL

Heath Park Road

RM25XE

Heath Park Road

RM26QA

Belgrave Avenue

RM26GE

Kidman Close

RM25UD

James Close

RM25SY

Kingsley Court

RM26AB

Balgores Crescent

RM26EB

Castellan Avenue

RM26QD

Belgrave Avenue

RM26ET

Compton Avenue

RM25SD

Hamilton Road

RM112NQ

Birch Crescent

RM112EB

Manor Avenue

RM112AX

Hazelmere Gardens

RM112HR

Northumberland Avenue

RM26RA

Cambridge Avenue

RM112DX

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM26PN

Southend Arterial Road

RM25SA

Catherine Road

RM26JL

Durham Avenue

RM26ES

Compton Avenue

RM112EL

Hardley Crescent

RM26NS

Farnes Drive

RM26NA

Main Road

RM25XA

Heath Park Road

RM112SZ

Garland Way

RM26BT

Balgores Lane

RM112BH

Cranham Road

RM26JH

Kidman Close

RM26HY

Belgrave Avenue

RM112AJ

Lewis Road

RM26HU

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112EX

Stafford Avenue

RM26HX

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26PY

Redfern Gardens

RM25SR

Hastings Road

RM112PA

Jackson Close

RM112TT

Cottage Mews

RM26RR

Amery Gardens

RM112BT

Childs Close

RM26EX

Pemberton Avenue

RM26AP

Cranbrook Drive

RM112NY

Harwood Avenue

RM112NW

Birch Crescent

RM112EU

Stafford Avenue

RM26RH

Montrose Avenue

RM112GT

The Limes

RM112SH

Ardleigh Green Road

RM112NH

Macdonald Way

RM26LH

Upper Brentwood Road

RM25SH

Margaret Road

RM112JA

Rowan Walk

RM26JU

Durham Avenue

RM112BB

Great Gardens Road

RM112DB

Slewins Close

RM26LJ

Beaumont Close

RM25UN

Academy Fields Road

RM26RL

Ferguson Avenue

RM112EG

Ashlyn Grove

RM26LX

Main Road

RM26BD

Hare Hall Lane

RM25UR

Fairholme Avenue

RM112LU

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26GN

Thomas Drive

RM26HS

Upper Brentwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.