Boyd Close London, Havering
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM14), about 90 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 21320262.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £760,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in Havering costs £2,425 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Upminster, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Clockhouse Gardens, is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cranham Village Surgery, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £790,000 | £790,000 | £790,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £512,500 | £500,000 | £525,000 |
| 2014 | 6 | £562,498 | £499,995 | £670,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 6 RM14 3BG | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 4 RM14 3BG | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2015 | 9 RM14 3BG | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 8 RM14 3BG | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 29 May 2014 | 8 RM14 3BG | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 29 May 2014 | 6 RM14 3BG | Detached | £499,995 | |
| 16 May 2014 | 4 RM14 3BG | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 16 May 2014 | 2 RM14 3BG | Detached | £549,995 | |
| 15 May 2014 | 5 RM14 3BG | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 15 May 2014 | 3 RM14 3BG | Detached | £575,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 146 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 2013 (7); 2012 onwards (1); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (46% of about 1,410 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)
- Station Approach, Upminster, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Station Approach, Upminster (Station Car Park), not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 16 m and 17 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM14 3BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM14 3JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upminster 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Ockendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Upminster Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pond Walk Cranham | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lakeside | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jobbers Rest (Upminster) evyve | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cranham Village Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Govani Chemists | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Hartswood Hospital | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hornchurch Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Clockhouse Gardens 1.3 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 410 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Upminster Hall Playing Fields 13 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashvale Gardens Allotments 1.5 ha | 160 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Upminster Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Franks Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Hobbs Hole | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Middle Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Bonus Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Clay Tye Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hall Mead School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Engayne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gaynes School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HES @ James Oglethorpe Primary School RM14 3NB | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Breakfast Club @ James Oglethorpe Primary RM14 3NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Spice of India RM14 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Cafe in Cranham RM14 1XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cosy Corner Coffee RM14 1EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Express RM14 1XL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Plough RM14 1XL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Prosperity Chinese Takeaway RM14 1XL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Cranham Wines RM14 1EB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Sea World RM14 1DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Cranham Convenience Store RM14 1DZ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Fags & Mags RM14 1DZ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Cranham Village Bakery RM14 1DY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Lottie & Ollie Day Nursery RM14 1DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boyd Close (9); On or near Ashvale Drive (5); On or near Greenbanks (4); On or near Westbury Terrace (4); On or near St Mary'S Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pond Walk · Ashvale Drive · Chester Avenue · The Meads · Ashvale Gardens · Westbury Terrace · St Albans Avenue · Greenbanks · St Mary's Lane · Lichfield Terrace · Rectory Gardens · Canterbury Avenue
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.