Postcode RM3 8XU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harold Hill West is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Harold Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Harold Hill West has a low crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Harold Hill West is £45,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM3 8XU.
Harold Hill West near RM3 8XU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £388,000 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 | 7 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £202,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £426,750 |
| Terraced | 61 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heaton
In the RM3 8XU postcode area, located within Harold Hill West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM3 8XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Farnham Road, Havering, RM3 8DX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Havering, RM3 8EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Pound Town | Hilldene Avenue, Havering, RM3 8DB | Walking directions to Pound Town |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.