Havering: population and statistics
Havering has a population of 280,787 (2025) across 112.3 km², or 2,499 people per km². It ranks 71 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 280,787 residents
- 112.3 km²
- 2,499 people/km²
Havering in numbers
Population of Havering over time
Havering had 250,449 residents in 2015 and 280,787 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 261,906 |
| 2021 | 262,086 |
| 2022 | 265,111 |
| 2023 | 270,756 |
| 2024 | 277,042 |
| 2025 | 280,787 |
All indicators for Havering
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 274 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.3% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 36 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 109,070 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 80 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 40.3% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 84 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.8% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 251 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 101,276 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 76.7% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 23.1% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.5% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.8% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.6% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £448,648 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 56 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.1% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 185 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.3% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.1% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 12,320 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 68 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 43.9 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 11,035 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 63 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,045 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 40 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 100 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.5% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 64 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Havering | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 21.5% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 117 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Havering ranks 18 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Havering, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 20.3% in Havering, compared with an average of 17.8% in London and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 25.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- Number 1 in London for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,734 football pitches.
- 8.8 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Brentwood, 8.0 km away.
Business sectors: Havering
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction25.1% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.8
Where is Havering?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Havering?
Havering has 280,787 residents (2025), ranking 71 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Havering?
Havering covers 112.3 km², with a density of 2,499 people per km².
Is the population of Havering growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Havering went from 250,449 to 280,787, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Havering?
Havering is in London (region). Latitude 51.550, longitude 0.217.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Havering?
In Havering, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Havering?
In Havering, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 20.3% (2025), ranking 36 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Havering?
The nearest to Havering are Brentwood (8.0 km), Barking and Dagenham (9.7 km), Redbridge (9.9 km), Bexley (11 km), Dartford (12 km).