Area guide · Greater-london

Havering, Greater-london

has 131,131 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £224,625 across 167,296 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.8% year-on-year.

131,131Homes

£224,625+2.8%Median price

68Avg EPC score

39Median age

264,233Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
264,233
Households
102,014
Median age
38.8

Age bands

65+ 18%0-15 19%16-24 11%25-44 28%45-64 25%

Ethnicity

Asian 11%Black 8%Mixed 4%Other 2%White 75%

Who lives in Havering?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 34%Semi 30%Detached 9%Terraced 28%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 39%1945 1999 46%2000 Plus 14%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

44%

41%

Tenure

Owned 70%Social 14%Private Rent 16%

What are the homes like in Havering?

Market

Median price
£224,625▲
Avg price
£273,258
Sales
167,296
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Havering?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 9)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Havering a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
24,073▼

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Public Order 11%Vehicle Crime 13%Anti-Social Behaviour 24%Criminal Damage And Arson 11%Violence And Sexual Offences 30%

How safe is Havering?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
90.6%
Ultrafast broadband
91.3%
Superfast broadband
98.6%
5G coverage
81.1%
Bus stops
665
Buses / day
20,507
EV chargers
229

Nearest rail station: Emerson Park Rail Station (0.84 km)

What's transport like in Havering?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
349.8 m
Air NO₂
13.372 µg/m³
Air PM
7.6238 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Ancient Woodland
Local Nature Reserve
Sssi
Green Belt
Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (25.3 km)

What's the environment like in Havering?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Havering flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
109

Designations

Scheduled Monument
Registered Park Garden
Archaeological Priority Area
Heritage At Risk
Article 4

Listed buildings

Church Of St Helen And St Giles · Grade I
Church Of St Laurence · Grade I
Parish Church Of St Andrew · Grade I
The Bower House · Grade I
1-5, The Green · Grade II
16, Meadway · Grade II

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1-8, Harwood Hall Lane · Grade II
195, High Street · Grade II
197, High Street · Grade II
201, Corbets Tey Road · Grade II
265 And 267, St Marys Lane · Grade II
27, Meadway · Grade II
2-8, Upminster Road South · Grade II
36 And 38, Reed Pond Walk · Grade II
41, Heath Drive · Grade II
43, Heath Drive · Grade II
64 Heath Drive · Grade II
Bellevue · Grade II
Black'S Bridge · Grade II
Blue Boar Hall · Grade II
Bms Insurance · Grade II
Bower Farm Cottage · Grade II
Brick House Hotel · Grade II
Capel Nelmes · Grade II
Church House · Grade II

What's the heritage in Havering?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
182
Avg FSM %
21.5%
Childcare providers
184

Nearest hospital: Basildon Hospital (16.95 km)

What schools are in Havering?

Streets

Streets in Havering

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
21

Show 21 recent applications

Emergency Notice: Temporary Mast With Associated Cabinet Equipment Cabinet
Conversion Of Integral Garage To Habitable Use To Include Alterations To Front Elevation
Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Details Pursuant To Condition 9 (Investigation And Risk Assessment) Attached To Planning Consent 19/00095/FUL Dated 18/12/2019
Proposed 10M Light Wooden Pole
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Demolition Of The Existing Rear Outbuilding And The Construction Of A Ne
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including Three Roof Lights To T
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Change Of Use Of The Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) To A Children'S Home (
Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Hip-To-Gable Roof Extension To Accommodate A Rear Dorm
Construction Of 2x Two Storey Semi-Detached Dwellings
Proposed Removal And Replacement Of 3 No. Antennas And Ancillary Development Thereto
Development Of A Six-Storey Building For Provision Of Supported Accommodation, Amenity And Ancillary Uses (Use Class Sui Generis), Refuse St
Details Pursuant To Condition 19 (Piling Method Statement), Condition 24 (Travel Plan), Condition 27 (Bird And Bat Boxes), Condition 29 (Eco
EIA Scoping Opinion Request In Respect To The Development Of Up To 1,300 Residential Homes And Between 1,200 And 4,500 Sqm Of Retail/Communi
Double Storey Side Extension And Part Single, Part Double Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Lean-To. (Havering Cross Boundary
Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Infill Extension And Construction Of A Two Storey Side And Rear Extension
Application For Listed Building Consent: Internal Alterations Including Removal Of A Failing Non-Original Wall And Installation Of A Conceal
Proposed Installation Of A 10m Light Wooden Pole

About

About property data in Havering

The population here is approximately 264,233, with a median age of 39. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 109 listed buildings. There were 24,073 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 1% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 9. This area covers 2,534 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Havering?

The average house price in Havering is £224,625, based on 167,296 recent sales. Prices are up 2.8% year-on-year.

Is Havering a good place to live?

Havering is in the 9th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Havering in a flood zone?

Havering is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Havering?

There were 24,073 recorded crimes in Havering in the last 12 months, down 1% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Havering?

The average EPC score in Havering is 68, with the most common rating band being C.

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Suburbs in city-of-london

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).