Area Analysis Havering, London

RM2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM2 postcode area.

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Population

14,257

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,340 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

RM2 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £412k. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

home £412,513 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM2 is a postcode district in Havering, London, covering 265 active and 141 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RM2 (25%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (23%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. Overall, RM2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in RM2 are around £412k, down 8.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RM2 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RM2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences673
Anti-social behaviour568
Vehicle crime355
Shoplifting317
Other theft177

school Local Schools

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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils
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West Thurrock Academy

Good439 pupils
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse
  • Williams Butchers
  • Britcrown Pharmacy
  • Gidea Park Groceries
  • Gidea Park Newsagents
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel
  • Rocco's Food & Bar
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Archers
  • Gidea Park Micropub
  • Harvester Gidea Park
  • New Inn
  • R A F A Club
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co
  • Burlington Fish & Chicken Restaurant
  • Ca La Mama
  • Cafe Royale
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • Co-op
  • Co-op Food
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Balgores Best Kebab
  • CDO Sushi
  • Chillies
  • China Town
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 10 more