RM2 5AB is a mixed residential area on Lodge Avenue, 0.7km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM2 5AB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00011746 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AB.
337
40
£ 49,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM2 5AB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AB. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 328,500
6 sales · Mean £ 395,333
Flat
£ 288,750
10 sales · Mean £ 276,050
Detached
£ 333,000
2 sales · Mean £ 333,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM2 5AB is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Ann Summers0.6 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.7 km
- Romford Mini Market0.8 km
- Savers0.6 km
- Ssweet Shack0.6 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- ATIK0.8 km
- Moon & Stars0.7 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.7 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- The Lamb0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Bubble Tea Street Food0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Cafe Fino0.6 km
- Cafe Inn0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 119 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Boba Garden0.8 km
- Cookin Lab0.8 km
- Jukebox LDN / Foodbox LDN0.8 km
- Nugs0.8 km
- T4 Romford0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sankofa0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.9 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.9 km
- Gidea Park0.9 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
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