Postcode RM3 8EL is located in a major urban area, within the Heaton ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Harold Hill East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harold Hill East is £58,436 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Harold Hill East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Harold Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harold Hill East is £58,436 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM3 8EL.
Harold Hill East near RM3 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Harold Wood | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Harold Wood |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £202,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £421,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £382,500 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton
In the RM3 8EL postcode area, located within Harold Hill East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Havering, RM3 8EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Farnham Road, Havering, RM3 8DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Farringdon Avenue, Havering, RM3 0AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Pound Town | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DB | Walking directions to Pound Town |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.