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.
RM2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM2 postcode area.
14,257
42
£ 50,340 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Gidea Park Primary School
West Thurrock Academy
The Royal Liberty School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse
- Williams Butchers
- Britcrown Pharmacy
- Gidea Park Groceries
- Gidea Park Newsagents
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel
- Rocco's Food & Bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Archers
- Gidea Park Micropub
- Harvester Gidea Park
- New Inn
- R A F A Club
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd
- Brick Lane Bagel Co
- Burlington Fish & Chicken Restaurant
- Ca La Mama
- Cafe Royale
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express
- Co-op
- Co-op Food
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Balgores Best Kebab
- CDO Sushi
- Chillies
- China Town
- Domino's Pizza
- + 10 more
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Area Profile: RM2 · Data under Open Government Licence