Courage Close Romford, Havering
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM11), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21300300.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- 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 D; 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 Emerson Park, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Haynes Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Medical Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £446,500 | £428,000 | £465,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £249,998 | £249,995 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £155,000 | £146,000 | £164,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 1 RM11 2BJ | Terraced | £550,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 5 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 8 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 6 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £445,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2021 | 7 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £428,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2021 | 1 RM11 2BJ | Terraced | £465,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2020 | 6 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2019 | 7 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2016 | 4 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2015 | 2 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2007 | 1 RM11 2BJ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 8 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 27 Sep 2004 | 7 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £244,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2002 | 8 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 7 RM11 2BJ | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 1 RM11 2BJ | Terraced | £147,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (51% of about 1,290 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)
- 58A Billet Lane, Hornchurch, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 9 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM11 2AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM11 2BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmhurst Drive Heath Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Carlisle Road | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Margaret Road, Romford | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The New Medical Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co LTD | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spirit Of Excellence Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hornchurch Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Gidea Park, Gidea Park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haynes Park 12 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hylands Park 6.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Black Poplar Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Curzon Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Slack | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Pages Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
3 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 330 m | 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 |
| Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langtons Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langtons Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Royal Liberty School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hornchurch High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Food & Wine RM11 2DL | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Bimssfood Ltd RM11 1HF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| HES @ Towers Infant School RM11 1HP | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Ashling House RM11 1NZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Towers Cafe RM11 1JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza RM2 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Shadforth Pharmacy RM2 5SU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Dpk mini market RM11 1JW | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Zorva London RM11 1PD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| HES @ Towers Junior School RM11 1PD | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Romford Express RM2 5SX | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cranham Road (13); On or near Osborne Road (9); On or near Hurstlands Close (7); On or near Kinfauns Avenue (3); On or near Courage Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 9 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
Percival Road · Osborne Road · Kinfauns Avenue · Hill Crescent · Hurstlands Close · Childs Close · Lewis Road · Osborne Close · Maybrick Road · Brierley Close · Hazel Rise · Brooklands Gardens
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.