Pennington Close London, Havering
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (RM5), about 30 m long. USRN 21301492.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £197,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- 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 D; 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 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Havering Country Park, is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lynwood Medical Centre, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2020 | 1 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 7 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 7 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2006 | 8 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2003 | 7 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 8 RM5 2JP | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (65% of about 1,350 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 November 2026 to 13 November 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 2JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
| RM5 2EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
| RM5 2EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 38 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 2EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM5 2EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM5 2JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Portmore Gardens Collier Row | 70 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 16-2 Udall Gardens | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 31.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lynwood Medical Centre | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sapphire Pharmacy | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Fitness Clinic | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Marks Gate Police Office | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Colliers Row, Turpin Ave Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Havering Country Park 69 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,130 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 69 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Foreberry Wood South | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Churchpath Plantation North | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Hauntedhouse Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pine Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 11 |
6 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 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 |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bower Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food RM5 2PU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Parklanes Wykeham Childcare RM5 2LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Forest Row Community Association RM5 2LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| The Lodge Care Home RM5 2HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Pound n Max RM5 3PD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (20); On or near Sherborne Gardens (10); On or near Dereham Place (7); On or near Lodge Lane (6); On or near Abridge Gardens (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 11 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RM5 2JP: 9 addresses
- RM5 2EU: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- RM5 2EX: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abridge Gardens · Portmore Gardens · Fry Close · Stapleford Gardens · Navarre Gardens · Wensley Close · Owen Close · Bamford Way · Postmill Close · Browne Close · Dereham Place · Sherborne Gardens
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.