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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. Approximately 2.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upminster is £98,181 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. 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

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Upminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Upminster over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£760,000	£556,375	£645,000	£952,500	£1,320,000
Flats	22	£298,500	£265,250	£281,250	£329,875	£439,750
Semi-Detached	83	£680,000	£525,000	£600,000	£793,750	£913,250
Terraced	13	£650,000	£320,200	£450,000	£756,000	£940,000

10 years median price trend in Upminster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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