Burchwall Close London, Havering
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21301044.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £418,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romford, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chase Cross Medical Centre, about 110 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 154 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £194,000 | £194,000 | £194,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £211,000 | £205,000 | £217,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £87,000 | £79,000 | £95,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £65,200 | £65,200 | £65,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2022 | 9 RM5 3JU | Terraced | £418,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2021 | 6 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £330,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 3 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Oct 2016 | 2 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2010 | 5 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £194,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 5 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 2 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 9 RM5 3JU | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 22 Nov 1999 | 7 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 5 RM5 3JU | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | 9 RM5 3JU | Terraced | £65,200 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 D (42% of about 1,370 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 (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to Tweed Hall Way, Tweed Way, Romford, pending decision (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to Tweed Hall Way, Tweed Way, Romford, pending decision (840 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND TO THE REAR OF 9-11 ELM ROAD, ROMFORD, RM7 8HH, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Delderfield House, Portnoi Close, Romford, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Delderfield House, Portnoi Close, Romford, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 3 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 3JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RM5 3NL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 36 m and 37 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 3JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM5 3NL | 96% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Roundabout / Clockhouse Lane | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Como Street Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 32.1 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chase Cross Medical Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brooks Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Fitness Clinic | 110 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Collier Row Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,790 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,120 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lawns Recreation Ground 7.1 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hauntedhouse Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Churchpath Plantation North | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Pine Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Kiln Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 320 m | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bower Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marshalls Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abella Cafe RM5 3PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Collier Wok RM5 3PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery RM5 3PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Ember RM5 3PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| My Shish RM5 3PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery RM5 3QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co RM5 3PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Tesco RM5 3NL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Veyso's RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| RM5 Bar & Restaurant RM5 3PH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Smiths Fish & Chicken RM5 3PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Sapphire Pharmacy RM5 3PH | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 12th Street RM5 3NX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Scooperb Romford RM5 3NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (79); On or near Hampden Road (19); On or near Brockley Crescent (12); On or near Wembley Close (9); On or near Sunny Mews (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 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, 17 October 2026 to 21 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
Nearby streets
Fuller's Lane · Chase Cross Road · Fullers Close · Sunny Mews · Irons Way · Wembley Close · Hampden Road · Selsdon Close · Erith Crescent · Brockley Crescent · Virginia Close · Riversdale Road
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.