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About

Upminster ward occupies the easternmost part of the Havering borough, characterised by its suburban residential layout and green spaces. The area is primarily composed of detached and semi-detached housing, with local shopping parades centred on Station Road and St. Mary's Lane serving the community. Its proximity to the London, Tilbury and Southend railway line provides a direct link to central London, reinforcing its commuter town character.

The district's history is anchored by the 15th-century Upminster Windmill, a preserved post mill that still stands operational within a public park. Large tracts of open land, including Upminster Golf Club and the wide fields bordering the M25 motorway, define its outer edges. This ward maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centres of Romford, with a noticeable village-like atmosphere around its historic conservation area.

Area overview

On average Upminster has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upminster is £98,120 per year. There are 8 schools in Upminster: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Upminster is home to around 13,347 people, with a population density of about 592.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Upminster Population
13,347
Population density
592.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.96(-58%)
Shoplifting
11.91(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.46(-57%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(-10%)
Burglary
4.35(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,399
85.4%
Other White
436
3.27%
Indian
244
1.83%
Irish
235
1.76%
African
137
1.03%
Total population: 13,348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,468
31.41%
Level 3 (A level)
2,028
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,844
16.7%
No qualifications
1,676
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,162
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 11,042

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,538
49.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,892
36.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
10.36%
Other forms of private rent
84
1.63%
Social rents from council
81
1.57%
Total households: 5,165

Property prices in Upminster

Median price£645,000
Price per sq ft£557
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£512K – £772K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 (about £557 per square foot) in Upminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,800 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£761,500£573
Semi-Detached78£695,000£577
Terraced11£575,000£556
Flats22£312,250£451

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617,500£295,000£564,000£462,000
2017£652,500£320,000£537,500£523,250
2018£697,500£311,250£557,500£535,000
2019£787,500£514,000£575,000£557,500
2020£625,000£380,000£613,000£550,000
2021£732,000£339,500£600,000£600,000
2022£792,500£335,000£674,500£555,000
2023£730,000£314,500£610,000£535,000
2024£775,000£295,000£658,750£600,000
2025£764,000£309,000£706,500£637,500
2026£664,500£295,000£662,500£582,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£454£461£493£440
2017£524£409£484£506
2018£489£463£514£525
2019£499£666£493£526
2020£501£557£500£441
2021£504£463£546£560
2022£577£487£579£543
2023£532£490£560£600
2024£549£415£552£541
2025£570£460£579£539
2026£519£441£518£594
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upminster in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Upminster ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Wilkins

Upminster - Elected 7 May 2026

Upminster and Cranham Residents Association

Michael Fisher

Upminster - Elected 7 May 2026

Upminster and Cranham Residents Association

Oscar Frank Ford

Upminster - Elected 7 May 2026

Upminster and Cranham Residents Association

Frequently asked questions about Upminster

Is Upminster safe?

Upminster records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Upminster?

The median sale price in Upminster is £645,000 (about £557 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upminster?

Upminster has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upminster?

Upminster scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upminster sits around rank 29,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Upminster?

The average household income in Upminster is around £98,120 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Upminster?

Upminster is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christopher Wilkins (Upminster and Cranham Residents Association), Michael Fisher (Upminster and Cranham Residents Association) and Oscar Frank Ford (Upminster and Cranham Residents Association).

All postcodesin Upminster

RM143DP

Sunnyside Gardens

RM143JR

St Albans Avenue

RM143UL

Melstock Avenue

RM142UF

Howard Road

RM142QX

Church View

RM143UX

Brackendale Gardens

RM143DA

St Marys Lane

RM143EJ

Springfield Gardens

RM142AG

Corbets Tey Road

RM143EH

Springfield Gardens

RM143DU

Upminster

RM149AN

Upminster

RM142YU

Highview Gardens

RM143WW

Upminster

RM142TD

Station Road

RM149BW

Upminster

RM142HN

Beech Avenue

RM142SJ

Station Road

RM142BL

Corbets Tey Road

RM143AZ

Fairfield Avenue

RM142QL

St Marys Lane

RM142HD

Windmill Close

RM142BE

Gridiron Place

RM142AX

Corbets Tey Road

RM142LS

Brookdale Avenue

RM143LR

Winchester Avenue

RM142EN

Tawny Avenue

RM143NX

St Marys Lane

RM142YP

Harwood Hall Lane

RM143YX

The Glade

RM143DQ

New Place Gardens

RM142AB

Corbets Tey Road

RM143LH

Canterbury Avenue

RM142DL

Harwood Hall Lane

RM143LB

Worcester Avenue

RM142UN

St Lawrence Road

RM143EU

Argyle Gardens

RM142UB

Station Road

RM143XA

Brackendale Gardens

RM142AF

Stewart Avenue

RM142XS

Berwick Pond Road

RM142BD

Tadlows Close

RM142XT

Park Farm Cottages

RM142EA

Murfitt Way

RM143XH

Cranston Park Avenue

RM143XB

Brackendale Gardens

RM142EW

Tawny Avenue

RM143NS

Pike Lane

RM143DL

Cedar Gardens

RM142DN

Ockendon Road

RM143AP

Park Drive

RM154XJ

Romford Road

RM142YE

Hacton Lane

RM142LU

Brookdale Close

RM142YW

Corbets Tey Road

RM142UY

Upminster

RM143YB

The Chase

RM149DT

Upminster

RM142HT

Pine Court

RM143PH

St Mary'S Lane

RM143PL

Clay Tye Road

RM143JB

St Mary'S Lane

RM143XL

Coniston Avenue

RM143QJ

Ockendon Road

RM142ES

The Grove

RM143LS

St Marys Lane

RM143BL

St Mary'S Lane

RM142XR

Gerpins Lane

RM143LP

Winchester Avenue

RM143RD

Fen Lane

RM142HH

Gaynes Park Road

RM143JU

Lichfield Terrace

RM142AS

Upminster

RM142YT

Cranborne Gardens

RM149WT

Upminster

RM141WG

Upminster

RM143DH

St Mary'S Lane

RM143BU

St Mary'S Lane

RM142BF

Bellmaker Mews

RM142HU

Gaynes Park Road

RM143DR

Sunnyside Gardens

RM143DF

Tudor Gardens

RM142LL

Southview Drive

RM142LB

Oak Avenue

RM142EX

Parkland Avenue

RM142DJ

Ockendon Road

RM143QL

Ockendon Road

RM142DB

Hall Park Road

RM143JL

Chester Avenue

RM143AW

Rushmere Avenue

RM143PA

St Marys Lane

RM142HS

Sycamore Avenue

RM143AB

Meadow Way

RM142NJ

Alder Avenue

RM142JH

Little Gaynes Lane

RM143UR

Melstock Avenue

RM142SX

Station Road

RM142TW

Aveley Road

RM142YR

Carlton Close

RM143NB

Ashvale Gardens