Glades Close Romford, Havering
10 addresses across 1 postcode (RM1), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21320287.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £623,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 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 910 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lodge Farm Park, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £623,000 | £623,000 | £623,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £550,000 | £546,000 | £574,995 |
| 2015 | 6 | £548,150 | £450,000 | £580,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2022 | 4 RM1 2BW | Detached | £623,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 8 RM1 2BW | Detached | £574,995 | |
| 22 Jan 2016 | 4 RM1 2BW | Detached | £546,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2016 | 6 RM1 2BW | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2015 | 3 RM1 2BW | Detached | £547,500 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 7 RM1 2BW | Detached | £580,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jun 2015 | 9 RM1 2BW | Detached | £548,800 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 2015 | 2 RM1 2BW | Detached | £540,000 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 2015 | 1 RM1 2BW | Detached | £550,000 | New build. |
| 5 Feb 2015 | 5 RM1 2BW | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 2013 (8); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 (40% of about 840 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)
- Carlisle House, 198 Victoria Road, pending decision (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 28-36 Eastern Road, Romford (HCL House), permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 28-36 Eastern Road, Romford (HCL House), permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Homebase, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- PD MOORE, REAR OF 34 JUNCTION ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 3QR, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- 7 Eastern Road, Romford, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 7 Eastern Road, Romford, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- 110-120 Balgores Lane, Romford, permissioned (840 m (0.5 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 31 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM1 2BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frances Bardsley Academy Heath Park | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Carlisle Road | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The New Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co LTD | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spirit Of Excellence Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Romford Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lodge Farm Park 4.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hylands Park 6.8 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balgores Lane Allotments 1.3 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Section of Roman road on Gidea Park golf course | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Black Poplar Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Curzon Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Slack | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bardag Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is 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 Havering: see them on the Havering page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 200 m | 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 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 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 |
| Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Royal Liberty School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 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 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbcross Nursing Home RM1 2RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls RM1 2RR | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Londis Shell Romford RM1 2RP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Manor Lodge Residential Care Home RM1 2RA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Shadforth Pharmacy RM2 5SU | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| HES @ Hylands Primary School RM1 2RU | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Hylands Breakfast & After School Club RM1 2RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Kidz Camp Essex RM1 2RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Romford Express RM2 5SX | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Nutkins Nursery RM2 5TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| HES @ Squirrels Heath Primary School RM2 5TP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Squirrels Heath Junior School Club RM2 5TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza RM2 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Toddle Inn RM2 5XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Vishal Corner RM1 2RX | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (19); On or near Loom Grove (16); On or near Rushdon Close (8); On or near Manor Road (6); On or near Brentwood Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Romford Express (retailers - other, RM2 5SX) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 5 March 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM1 2BW: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Francombe Gardens · Loom Grove · Marwell Close · Scholars Way · Clemont Place · Royle Close · Narboro Court · Lawrence Road · Manor Road · Oxford Close · Rushdon Close · Hastings 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.