Evelyn Sharp Close London, Havering
39 addresses across 1 postcode (RM2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21301187.
- Energy: 37 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 22, D: 14).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gidea Park, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) 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 30 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 Kings Park Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 38% 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
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (36); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (23); 1967-1975 (8); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (21); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (27 addresses)
- 2 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 3 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 4 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 5 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 6 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 9 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 10 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 11 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 12 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 13 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 14 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 15 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 16 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 19 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 20 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 21 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 22 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 24 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 25 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 26 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 27 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 29 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 30 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 31 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 34 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 36 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
- 37 Evelyn Sharp House, Evelyn Sharp Close
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 (34% of about 820 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)
- Delta T.M.O, Elvet Avenie, Romford, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Delta T.M.O, Elvet Avenue, Romford, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- New Inn, Squirrels Heath Lane, Gidea Park, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 412 BRENTWOOD ROAD, ROMFORD, RM2 6DH, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 8 Station Square, Gidea Park, Romford, permissioned (940 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 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 30 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM2 6BH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Harold Wood 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belgrave Avenue Gidea Park | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Gidea Park Station Car Park (TfL) | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 33.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Park Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Dental Clinic | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,260 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Macdonald Avenue Allotments 5,250 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Royal Liberty School, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m west. 2 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* | 390 m west |
| Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Pages Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Harold Court Woods | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Shoulder of Mutton Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Long Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Sage Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 38 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 1 |
38 of the street's 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 370 m | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 370 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Royal Liberty School | Secondary | 11–16 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Redden Court School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Campion School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harold Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelmes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hilldene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond News RM2 6PS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Ardleigh Green Junior & Infants School RM11 2SP | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Royal Liberty School RM2 6HJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| HES @ Royal Liberty School RM2 6HJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| David Lloyd Leisure RM11 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Dothan House RM2 6JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Playdays Preschool 6 RM2 6JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Bargain Booze RM11 2SD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cosy Cafe RM11 2SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Sunny News RM11 2SD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Apr 2026 |
| The Royal Doner RM11 2SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| George's Fish N BBQ RM11 2SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thirst Quenchers UK Ltd RM3 0BX | Distributors/Transporters | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Still Standing RM11 2SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Sep 2026 |
| London & Quadrant RM2 6EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Amery Gardens (15); On or near Clunas Gardens (9); On or near Warwick Gardens (4); On or near Cambridge Avenue (3); On or near Evelyn Sharp Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Poseidon Fish Bar (takeaway/sandwich shop, RM11 2SD) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings George's Fish N BBQ (takeaway/sandwich shop, RM11 2SD) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Royal Doner (takeaway/sandwich shop, RM11 2SD) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 19 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM2 6BH: 39 addresses
Nearby streets
Amery Gardens · Clunas Gardens · Redfern Gardens · Warwick Gardens · Belgrave Avenue · The Limes · Montrose Avenue · Cambridge Avenue · Ferguson Avenue · Upper Brentwood Road · Hopkins Close · Helen 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.