Cobill Close London, Havering
17 addresses across 1 postcode (RM11), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21300291.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 1, G: 1).
- 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 C; 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 Gidea Park, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Haynes Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 33 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 The New Medical Centre, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £276,000 | £276,000 | £276,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £267,500 | £250,000 | £285,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £212,495 | £203,995 | £220,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | 4 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £395,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2023 | 15 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £485,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2022 | 9 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £445,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2020 | 7 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £590,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 13 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £440,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 12 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £485,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2015 | 3 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £276,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2013 | 1 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2012 | 2 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2012 | 12 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 12 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £247,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | 14 RM11 2DU | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2004 | 13 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £203,995 | |
| 9 Jan 2004 | 1 RM11 2DU | Semi-detached | £220,995 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 16 RM11 2DU | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2000 | 11 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £126,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | 12 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 10 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 8 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 9 May 1997 | 9 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £84,995 | |
| 26 Mar 1997 | 5 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 2 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | 1 RM11 2DU | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1995 | 8 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 26 May 1995 | 13 RM11 2DU | Terraced | £74,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 1,180 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)
- 412 BRENTWOOD ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DH, permissioned (130 m)
- New Inn, Squirrels Heath Lane, Gidea Park, permissioned (230 m)
- Delta T.M.O, Elvet Avenie, Romford, not permissioned (330 m)
- Delta T.M.O, Elvet Avenue, Romford, not permissioned (330 m)
- 8 Station Square, Gidea Park, Romford, permissioned (500 m (0.3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 33 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM11 2DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westmoreland Avenue Ardleigh Green | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gidea Park Station Car Park (TfL) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balgores Square | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The New Medical Centre | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Dental Clinic | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haynes Park 12 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Hylands Park 6.8 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balgores Lane Allotments 1.3 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Royal Liberty School, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Pages Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Harold Court Woods | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Black Poplar Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Shoulder of Mutton Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Long Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Royal Liberty School | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 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: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Campion School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nelmes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 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 |
| Redden Court School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arran Manor RM11 2EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Srwl Ltd RM2 6DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Inn RM2 6DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Booze Express RM2 6DB | Retailers - other | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Great Wall RM2 6DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Yebaba Levantine Kitchen RM2 6DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Sushi Park RM2 6DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Moreland House Care Home RM11 2EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| HVP Retail Ltd RM2 6BT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Pop-in Sandwich Bar RM2 6BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Time Sushi / Sushi Yuugen / Route1 Burgers and Doner Kebab RM2 6BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Gidea Park Newsagents RM2 6DA | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| London & Quadrant RM2 6EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Jacob's Corner RM2 6BS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco Express RM2 5TJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barnfield Walk (11); On or near Northumberland Avenue (9); On or near Manor Avenue (8); On or near Eugene Close (2); On or near Pinecroft (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Srwl Ltd (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, RM2 6DH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM11 2DU: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Cottage Mews · Eugene Close · Westmoreland Avenue · Northumberland Avenue · Barnfield Walk · Pinecroft · Manor Crescent · Squirrels Heath Lane · Manor Avenue · Alpen Close · Durham Avenue · Mulberry 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.