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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Upminster Population

13,347

Population density

592.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

1.63%

Social rents from council

1.57%

Total households: 5,165

Property prices in Upminster

Median price£650,000

Price per sq ft£557

Sales (last 12 months)146

Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £775K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	22	£771,500	£572	£552,500	£653,625	£941,250	£1,121,750
Semi-Detached	90	£687,500	£577	£492,250	£591,000	£790,000	£963,750
Terraced	11	£575,000	£556	£313,500	£422,500	£650,000	£800,000
Flats	23	£310,000	£456	£242,500	£275,000	£333,750	£384,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upminster.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£308,000	£706,500	£637,500
2026	£717,500	£295,000	£682,500	£582,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upminster.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Demographics

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Property prices in Upminster

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upminster

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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