Repulse Close London, Havering
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM5,RM7), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21301544.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £159,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 26, D: 8).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Educational Nature Reserve (0.7 hectares) is about 550 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 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chase Cross Medical Centre, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 260 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | 28 RM5 2AR | Flat or maisonette | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 28 RM5 2AR | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 May 2012 | 15 RM5 2AR | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2004 | 5 RM5 2AR | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2003 | 15 RM5 2AR | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Flat (34). Built: 1950-1966 (27); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
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 C (47% of about 1,560 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)
- 109-115 COLLIER ROW ROAD, ROMFORD, permissioned (100 m)
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to the rear of Kent House, Durham House and Cumberland House (White Hart Lane Scheme, Collier Row), permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND TO THE REAR OF 9-11 ELM ROAD, ROMFORD, RM7 8HH, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 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 2AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RM7 8PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM5 2AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM7 8PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Gidea Park 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Road | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Holland Close, RM7 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chase Cross Medical Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sapphire Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Collier Row Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital (Romford) | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Marks Gate Police Office | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Collier Row Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Educational Nature Reserve 6,630 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collier Row Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Hauntedhouse Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Foreberry Wood South | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Churchpath Plantation North | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Pine Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 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 | 43 | 44 |
1 of the street's 44 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 | 140 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 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Bower Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HES @ St Patricks RC Primary School RM5 2AP | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Mr P's Cornershop RM5 2BB | Mobile caterer | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Vina’s Kitchen RM5 2BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Blake's Doggy Daycare RM5 2BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Kebabish Original RM5 2BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Buddies Pre School Ltd RM5 2BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Collier Row Super Store RM5 2BA | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs RM5 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Green River RM5 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Collier Row Service Station RM5 2BD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Subway RM5 2BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Colliers Corner RM5 2BD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| S&A Care Services RM7 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Raj of India RM5 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Darjeeling Tandoori RM5 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (123); On or near Supermarket (66); On or near B174 (17); On or near Ramsden Drive (15); On or near Repulse Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 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 neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
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
Nearby streets
Lowshoe Lane · Renown Close · Carefree Close · Raider Close · White Hart Lane · Hazell Crescent · Lynton Avenue · Elizabeth Close · Melville Road · Hood Walk · Rodney Way · Ramsden Drive
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.