Harold Hill West
Havering 006 · 4 sub-areas · 7,647 residents
Havering 006 is a residential area within the London borough of Havering, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,540 a month — broadly in line with the Havering average but well below central London rates. The public transport link to a major employment hub takes roughly 23 minutes, making it a practical commuter base.
Harold Hill West is a commuter neighbourhood within Havering — train into London runs in around 24 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Harold Hill West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,566 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Harold Hill West in Havering
Living in Harold Hill West
Havering 006 sits firmly in outer east London's commuter belt — a largely residential area where most people own their home and the pace of life is quieter than inner-city zones. The neighbourhood has a noticeably high social housing presence alongside owner-occupied streets, giving it a more mixed tenure profile than many comparable parts of the city. Greenspace is genuinely close: the nearest park or open space is around 400 metres away, and over a third of residents live within easy walking distance of green areas.
Rents here are significantly below what you'd pay in most of inner London. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,540 a month — broadly affordable by London standards, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of around 65% signals that even at these prices, housing costs stretch a typical income considerably. Purchase prices sit around £395,000 at the median, and saving a deposit takes roughly five years on local earnings.
Around a quarter of residents are under 18, which is a relatively high share and reflects the number of families in the area. Owner-occupation runs at nearly 56%, above the London norm, while social renting accounts for just over 30% of households — a meaningful concentration that shapes the community. About 27% of adults hold a degree-level qualification, somewhat below the London average.
For commuters, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away — about a 23-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport reaches a major employment hub in around 23 minutes, though nearly half of residents travel by car for work. Just over 24% work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more granular breakdown of this neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Havering 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. Havering 006 is quieter and more residential than most of London, with decent green space nearby and a genuine community feel. The trade-off is that crime sits slightly above the national average and school quality within catchment is more variable than you'd find in better-rated parts of outer London. Good value for the capital, but worth researching individual streets.
- What is the rent in Havering 006?
- A typical one-bedroom home runs about £1,220 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,540, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,850. Rents rose around 6% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is Havering 006 safe?
- The crime rate is around 97 per 1,000 residents annually, which is modestly above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not a high-crime hotspot, but it's not among the quietest outer London areas either. Street-level crime data from the Met Police website will give you a clearer picture of specific roads.
- What's the commute from Havering 006 to central London?
- Public transport gets you to a major employment hub in around 23 minutes, which is solid for outer east London. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.8 km away — a 20-plus minute walk or a short drive. Nearly half of residents commute by car, so factor in traffic if you're not near the rail line.
- Who lives in Havering 006?
- Mostly families and longer-settled residents. Owner-occupation is nearly 56%, and a quarter of the population is under 18. Social renting is higher than most outer London areas at around 30%, making it a more economically mixed community. About 74% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near Havering 006?
- There are 48 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 56% are rated Good or Outstanding — noticeably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1,760 metres away. It's worth checking individual school ratings and current catchment areas before making a decision based on schooling.
- How much does council tax cost in Havering 006?
- Council tax for a Band D property comes to around £2,425 a year — roughly £202 a month. That's in line with typical outer London borough rates.