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Havering is a London borough with a population of 262,052 and a median age of 39.4. The housing market shows a median price of £440,000, with 2,777 sales in the past 12 months and a 5-year price increase of 17.1 percent. Owner-occupied homes account for 69.5 percent of households.
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Semi-detached properties dominate at 41.2 percent of the housing stock. The affordability ratio stands at 11.0, based on median earnings of £41,054. About 55 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Havering. Crime figures for July 2026 show 2,332 offences (8.9 per 1,000 residents), with violent crime the largest category at 738 incidents. Educational provision includes 59 primary schools and 18 secondary schools; 38 of 39 rated schools achieved good or better. Transport links include 8 rail stations, with Gidea Park Rail Station offering a 31-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. The area benefits from 1,138 greenspaces and 54 percent green belt coverage.
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