Romford North West
Havering 011 · 5 sub-areas · 9,728 residents
Havering 011 sits within the London Borough of Havering, home to around 9,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,540 a month — noticeably below what you'd pay in most of inner London — and a rail commute into central London takes roughly 22 minutes. Around two-thirds of residents own their home, giving this part of Havering a settled, suburban feel.
Romford North West is a commuter neighbourhood within Havering — train into London runs in around 22 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Romford North West?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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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Romford North West in Havering
Living in Romford North West
This part of Havering reads as solidly suburban London — mostly owner-occupied housing, a relatively young age profile weighted towards families, and a pace that's a long way removed from inner-city neighbourhoods. Nearly two-thirds of residents own their homes, which sets the tone: streets here tend to be quiet, residential, and oriented around schools and parks rather than nightlife.
Rents sit well below the London norm. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,540 a month — you'd pay considerably more in most inner boroughs for the equivalent space. That makes Havering 011 one of the more affordable corners of the capital for renters who need London access but don't need to be in Zone 1 or 2. Rents rose around 6% over the past year, so the savings gap with inner London is still meaningful but narrowing.
Families make up a significant share of the population here — around one in five households is a couple with children, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. The degree-holding share sits at roughly 29%, slightly below inner-London levels, reflecting a broad professional and skilled-trades mix rather than a graduate-heavy population. The ethnic diversity index of 47 points to a moderately mixed community, with just over three-quarters of residents born in the UK.
On a practical note, the nearest mainline rail station is about 1,800 metres away — roughly a 22-minute walk, though most residents drive to it, with over 40% of commuters travelling by car. The public transport commute into central London takes around 22 minutes, which is competitive for an outer-London location. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how different pockets of Havering 011 compare.
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Frequently asked
- Is Havering 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, predominantly owner-occupied suburban neighbourhood with good green space access — nearly 76% of residents are within walking distance of greenspace, and the average distance to a park is just over 200 metres. The trade-off is limited nightlife and a car-dependent commute for many residents.
- What is the rent in Havering 011?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,220 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,540, and a three-bedroom around £1,850. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data. Rents rose about 6% over the past year.
- Is Havering 011 safe?
- The crime rate is around 108 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. For outer London the figure is broadly typical, but it's worth researching specific streets — the range within the neighbourhood can be wide.
- What's the commute from Havering 011 to central London?
- The public transport journey into central London takes around 22 minutes — competitive for an outer-London location. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1,800 metres away. Around 40% of residents drive rather than use public transport.
- Who lives in Havering 011?
- Mainly owner-occupying families — nearly two-thirds of households own their home, and around one in five is a couple with children. About 24% of residents are under 18. It's a moderately diverse community, with roughly 78% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Havering 011?
- There are 76 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,600 metres away. Check individual catchment maps carefully before committing.
- How affordable is Havering 011 compared to the rest of London?
- Rents are well below most inner-London boroughs — a two-bedroom at around £1,540 a month represents real savings versus zones 1–3. That said, renters here still spend close to 65% of take-home pay on rent, which is high, and council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,425 a year.