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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

RM112HS

Haynes Road

RM112HY

Kingsley Gardens

RM26HG

Hopkins Close

RM112EL

Hardley Crescent

RM112SG

Southend Arterial Road

RM25SR

Hastings Road

RM26LA

Upper Brentwood Road

RM112EQ

Ashlyn Grove

RM112NF

Macdonald Avenue

RM25SH

Margaret Road

RM25SU

Brentwood Road

RM26BF

Alpen Close

RM26HA

Pemberton Avenue

RM112EB

Manor Avenue

RM112SQ

Southend Arterial Road

RM25UB

Heath Park Road

RM112DF

Slewins Close

RM112EW

Helen Road

RM112GT

The Limes

RM112NW

Birch Crescent

RM26AT

Station Square

RM26RH

Montrose Avenue

RM25HA

Main Road

RM25PS

Royle Close

RM25UD

James Close

RM26AA

Crossways

RM112BZ

Slewins Lane

RM26JH

Kidman Close

RM26JN

Kidman Close

RM26RU

Amery Gardens

RM26AU

Balgores Square

RM26DP

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM26EY

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM26JA

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26QR

Cambridge Avenue

RM112BT

Childs Close

RM112HR

Northumberland Avenue

RM112SR

Ardleigh Green Road

RM25JP

Balgores Lane

RM25UX

Fairholme Avenue

RM26LU

Main Road

RM25UT

Oxford Close

RM25XE

Heath Park Road

RM26BS

Balgores Lane

RM112DZ

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM112HX

Haynes Road

RM112JZ

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26EB

Castellan Avenue

RM112SU

Ardleigh Green Road

RM26DH

Brentwood Road

RM112AP

Hill Crescent

RM112DU

Cobill Close

RM26BY

Station Square

RM26PY

Redfern Gardens

RM112NY

Harwood Avenue

RM112PA

Jackson Close

RM25UL

Heath Park Road

RM25XJ

Heath Park Road

RM26DB

Station Road

RM26EX

Pemberton Avenue

RM26JU

Durham Avenue

RM26RA

Cambridge Avenue

RM26RP

Ferguson Avenue

RM112GU

Mellish Way

RM25XA

Heath Park Road

RM25XD

Balmoral Road

RM112EA

Squirrels Heath Lane

RM112HL

Northumberland Avenue

RM112NL

Primrose Glen

RM26DX

Mulberry Close

RM26NA

Main Road

RM112SY

Southend Arterial Road

RM25UP

Fairholme Avenue

RM26BT

Balgores Lane

RM26QH

Edward Close

RM112ES

Stafford Avenue

RM25JR

Balgores Lane

RM26GH

Kidman Close

RM26JL

Durham Avenue

RM112HW

Northumberland Avenue

RM26HS

Upper Brentwood Road

RM26QB

Belgrave Avenue

RM26RJ

Ferguson Court

Data Sources

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