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England / London / Havering / Upminster

About

Upminster is a suburban ward in the London Borough of Havering, located in the northeast of the city. The area is known for its green spaces, including Upminster Park and Upminster Golf Club, offering residents access to outdoor recreation. The ward features a mix of residential properties, ranging from detached houses to smaller terraced homes, with a quieter, semi-rural atmosphere compared to central London.

Upminster has strong transport links, with a mainline railway station providing direct services to central London and the Elizabeth line. The area retains a traditional high street with independent shops, cafes, and a historic windmill, one of the last remaining in London. Local schools and community facilities cater to families, while the nearby Ingrebourne Valley provides additional green space for walking and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Upminster has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upminster is £64,731 per year. There are 10 schools in Upminster: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Upminster Population
13,347
Population density
592.2 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 in Upminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,260,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£760,000
Flats19£295,000
Semi-Detached83£685,000
Terraced13£680,000

10 years price trend in Upminster

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.