Folkes Lane Havering, Brentwood
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (CM13,RM14), about 340 m long. USRN 21302231.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £700,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 Brentwood costs £2,258 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Upminster, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cranham Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2023 | WOODLANDS FARM RM14 1TH | Other | £1,295,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2014 | WHITEWAYS RM14 1TH | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2014 | WHITEWAYS RM14 1TH | Detached | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Aug 2007 | THE WYKEHAM RM14 1TH | Detached | £1,150,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | WHITEWAYS RM14 1TH | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1996 | THE WYKEHAM RM14 1TH | Detached | £365,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Brentwood in 2026-27: Band D £2,258 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,505 | £1,756 | £2,007 | £2,258 | £2,760 | £3,262 | £3,764 | £4,516 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 1,820 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: yes, Havering.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM13 3JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RM14 1TH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 30 m and 42 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM13 3JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM14 1TH | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upminster 5.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Harold Wood 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| West Horndon 412,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Jobbers Rest (Upminster) evyve | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.6 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cranham Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elx Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Hartswood Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hornchurch Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,000 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 540 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Macon Way Allotments 1,800 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Upminster Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Warley Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Codham Hall Wood | Wood | 260 m east |
| Folkes Lane Woodland | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Parker's Shaw | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Latchet's Shaw | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Barrack Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Scrub Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 Brentwood: see them on the Brentwood page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hall Mead School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beredens Farm Meats RM14 1TH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Partyman World Upminster RM14 1TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 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) | 22% | 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 | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 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 | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
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.