Bacon Link London, Havering
1 address across 1 postcode (RM5), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21300980.
- Flood: 15 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Havering costs £2,425 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 29% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romford, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Havering Country Park, is about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lynwood Medical Centre, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Havering in 2026-27: Band D £2,425 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,616 | £1,886 | £2,155 | £2,425 | £2,963 | £3,502 | £4,041 | £4,849 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (82% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 109-115 COLLIER ROW ROAD, ROMFORD, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 1 October 2026 to 5 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 15 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 2HY | 100% | 82% | 29% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stapleford Gardens Collier Row | 310 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Como Street Car Park | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 16-2 Udall Gardens | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 31.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lynwood Medical Centre | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sapphire Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Fitness Clinic | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Marks Gate Police Office | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Colliers Row, Turpin Ave Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Havering Country Park 69 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,130 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hauntedhouse Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Foreberry Wood South | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Churchpath Plantation North | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Pine Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Havering: see them on the Havering page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bower Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food RM5 2PU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Pound n Max RM5 3PD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| HES @ Clockhouse School RM5 3QR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| ExtraTime@Clockhouse Club RM5 3QR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Veyso's RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza RM5 3PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Greggs RM5 3PA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Colley Rowe Inn RM5 3PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2025 |
| The Creta Corner RM5 3PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Smiths Fish & Chicken RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Sapphire Pharmacy RM5 3PH | Manufacturers/packers | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| RM5 Bar & Restaurant RM5 3PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Chop Suey Centre RM5 3NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Bhais Dessert Bar RM5 3PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lynwood Drive (16); On or near Carter Close (12); On or near Defoe Way (10); On or near Turpin Avenue (8); On or near Carter Drive (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings ExtraTime@Clockhouse Club (school/college/university, RM5 3QR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM5 2HY: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lynwood Drive · Turpin Avenue · Defoe Way · Westwode Close · Sheila Close · Udall Gardens · Carter Close · Lynwood Drive · Lynwood Close · Aragon Close · Hester Mews · Quarles Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.