Hubbards Chase London, Havering
81 addresses across 3 postcodes (RM11), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 21300345.
- Energy: 43 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 29, E: 7, F: 1).
- Flood: 5 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 E; Band D in Havering costs £2,425 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Emerson Park, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Harold Wood Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 81 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chowdhury, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 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
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (27); House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (22); 1930-1949 (18); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (25); rented (private) (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1c, Essex Gardens
- 3, Essex Gardens
- 5, Essex Gardens
- 6a, Essex Gardens
- 7b, Essex Gardens
- 8a, Essex Gardens
- 15, Essex Gardens
- 18, Essex Gardens
- 20, Essex Gardens
- 22, Essex Gardens
- 24, Essex Gardens
- 27, Essex Gardens
- 32, Essex Gardens
- 35, Essex Gardens
- 36, Essex Gardens
- 37, Essex Gardens
- 42, Essex Gardens
- 43, Essex Gardens
- 44, Essex Gardens
- 46, Essex Gardens
- 50, Essex Gardens
- 51, Essex Gardens
- Flat County Service Station, Essex Gardens
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 E (66% of about 710 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)
- 16 & 18 Prospect Road (and land to rear), Hornchurch, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 16 & 18 Prospect Road (and land to rear), Hornchurch, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 October 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 29 September 2026 to 5 October 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 13 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM11 3EH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
| RM11 3EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RM11 3EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 81 addresses are between 30 m and 38 m above sea level (33 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM11 3EH | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| RM11 3EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM11 3EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Emerson Park 303,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Harold Wood 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Essex Gardens Harold Wood | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Community Hospital Shenfield | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Harold Wood Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Billet Lane Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15 km (9.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 34.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chowdhury | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ardleigh Green Dental Clinic | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hornchurch Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - Hornchurch SF Connect Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harold Wood Park 113 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 4,880 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Macdonald Avenue Allotments 5,250 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 116 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Upminster Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upminster Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pages Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Pot Kiln Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Harold Court Woods | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Tyler's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Wormwalk Shaw | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 70 | 81 |
11 of the street's 81 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 Havering: see them on the Havering page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelmes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | 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 |
| The Campion School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Harold Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redden Court School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Emerson Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Wines RM11 3EH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Good Luck Catering Supplies RM11 3DD | Distributors/Transporters | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| C+A Meats RM11 3DJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Hornchurch SF Connect RM11 3UJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| The Palms Hotel RM11 3UJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Shop 'N' Drive RM11 3UB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Campion School RM11 3BX | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Edmund Campion Social Club RM11 3BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Nelmes Fun Zone RM11 3BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| HES @ Nelmes Primary School RM11 3BX | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Wingle-Tye Pre-School 1 RM11 3BX | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Ashchurch House RM11 2PJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A127 (21); On or near Rutland Approach (9); On or near Suffolk Way (7); On or near Gloucester Avenue (3); On or near Essex Gardens (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 The Palms Hotel (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, RM11 3UJ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 5 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM11 3EH: 37 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- RM11 3EJ: 24 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- RM11 3EL: 20 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oxford Avenue · Cheshire Close · Hampshire Road · Surrey Drive · Gloucester Avenue · Rutland Drive · Wiltshire Avenue · Pembroke Close · Suffolk Way · Cornwall Close · Rutland Approach · Lincoln 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.