Nelson Close London, Havering
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21301447.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £343,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 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 Romford, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Educational Nature Reserve (0.7 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chase Cross Medical Centre, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £343,000 | £343,000 | £343,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £215,000 | £202,000 | £228,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £51,500 | £51,500 | £51,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2021 | 9 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £519,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Nov 2020 | 5 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Aug 2020 | 10 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £343,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2018 | 9 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 13 RM7 8ND | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 5 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2013 | 9 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2013 | 7 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 3 RM7 8ND | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1998 | 8 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £77,000 | |
| 10 Mar 1995 | 7 RM7 8ND | Semi-detached | £51,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (57% of about 680 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)
- LAND TO THE REAR OF 9-11 ELM ROAD, ROMFORD, RM7 8HH, permissioned (290 m)
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (300 m)
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (300 m)
- 109-115 COLLIER ROW ROAD, ROMFORD, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM7 8ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| RM7 8NU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM7 8ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM7 8NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howe Close Collier Row | 250 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Holland Close, RM7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 32.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chase Cross Medical Centre | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sapphire Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lowshoe Dental Practice | 350 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Marks Gate Police Office | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Collier Row Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Educational Nature Reserve 6,630 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hauntedhouse Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Churchpath Plantation North | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Foreberry Wood South | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Pine Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marshalls Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Rose Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&A Care Services RM7 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| HES @ St Patricks RC Primary School RM5 2AP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Jacksons RM7 8JB | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| HES @ Crownfield Junior School RM7 8JB | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Little Cake Factory RM7 8JB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| White Hart Lane Fish Bar RM7 8JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Tonys Bakery RM7 8JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Aug 2025 |
| White Hart Off Licence RM7 8JB | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bell & Gate RM5 3JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Romford Egg Stall RM5 3JB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Deyaar Afghan Cuisine RM7 8JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Collier Row Super Store RM5 2BA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs RM5 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Green River RM5 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| One Stop General Store RM5 3EA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Argus Close (13); On or near Elm Close (8); On or near Hood Walk (7); On or near Cherrydown Walk (7); On or near Lynton Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 17 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Cloud9 Cafe Ltd (restaurant/cafe/canteen, RM5 2BB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Argus Close · Victory Way · Orchard Road · Elizabeth Close · Medway Close · Rodney Way · Hood Walk · Elm Close · Clovelly Gardens · Peartree Gardens · Lynton Avenue · Ashdown Walk
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.