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RM3 7PP

Masefield Close

Heaton

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Detailed insights for RM3 7PP

Overview

Postcode RM3 7PP is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Harold Hill West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harold Hill West is £63,584 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Harold Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Harold Hill West has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.8%

Approximately 36.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Harold Hill West is £63,584 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from RM3 7PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Harold Hill West near RM3 7PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM3 7PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
5,111.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.1(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.12(-21%)
Vehicle crime
10.56(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.92(+39%)
Public order
5.28(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
62.68%
Other White
39
11.37%
African
19
5.54%
Indian
12
3.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.62%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
34.59%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.32%
Owns outright
23
17.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.78%
Shared ownership
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Heaton

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £425K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£475,000£465
Semi-Detached30£412,500£448
Terraced56£375,500£451
Flats17£220,000£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£192,000£320,000£305,500
2017£355,000£205,000£322,500£298,750
2018£490,000£210,000£355,000£305,000
2019£367,500£185,000£327,500£307,500
2020£340,000£270,000£350,000£315,000
2021£413,500£218,500£370,000£335,000
2022£500,000£220,000£400,000£365,000
2023£515,000£198,000£415,000£375,000
2024£455,000£194,500£410,000£376,000
2025£487,500£208,500£420,000£380,000
2026£557,500£194,000£407,500£372,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£308£335£354£351
2017£387£364£363£352
2018£469£376£361£350
2019£369£366£374£367
2020£400£383£386£365
2021£470£378£396£394
2022£455£372£441£425
2023£495£396£454£441
2024£460£379£473£421
2025£462£386£451£444
2026£470£403£447£434
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 7PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM3 7PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 202617, Masefield Close, Romford, RM3 7PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£401,000
27 Mar 202510, Masefield Crescent, Romford, RM3 7PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£508,000
03 Mar 202511, Bell Avenue, Romford, RM3 7DDFlatsLeasehold£218,000
01 Jan 202629, Byron Way, Romford, RM3 7PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
27 Mar 202622, Byron Way, Romford, RM3 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the RM3 7PP postcode area, located within Harold Hill West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM3 7PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLime Academy RavensbourneAcademy special converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHilldene Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Royal Liberty SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 7PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM3 7PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgensFarringdon Avenue, Havering, RM3 0ABWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miTesco ExtraBryant Avenue, Havering, RM3 0LLWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM3 7PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Iurie Bivol

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Kevin Ayres

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Khuram Amin

Heaton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Julia Lopez

Hornchurch and Upminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyHornchurch and UpminsterE14001292
WardHeatonE05013975
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harold Hill WestE02000469
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 006CE01002311
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM3 7PP

Is RM3 7PP (Harold Hill West) safe?

The area around RM3 7PP records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RM3 7PP?

The median sale price around RM3 7PP in Harold Hill West is £380,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM3 7PP?

There are 9 schools close to RM3 7PP, including Lime Academy Ravensbourne (Good), Hilldene Primary School (Good) and The Royal Liberty School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM3 7PP?

The closest station to RM3 7PP is Gidea Park in TfL zone 6, about 1,415 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around RM3 7PP?

RM3 7PP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,239 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM3 7PP (Harold Hill West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster covering RM3 7PP is Julia Lopez (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Iurie Bivol (Reform UK), Kevin Ayres (Reform UK) and Khuram Amin (Reform UK).

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