RM2 5AH is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Avenue, 0.5km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5AH offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £628k, down 24.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00011740 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AH.
363
43
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5AH 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.
Area Character
RM2 5AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £628k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £628k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AH. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 567,000
3 sales · Mean £ 567,333
Terraced
£ 637,500
4 sales · Mean £ 647,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5AH has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Hylands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gidea Park Micropub0.7 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.5 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- The Lamb0.8 km
- Liberty Bell0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel Co0.6 km
- Zaafran0.7 km
- Cafe Fino0.8 km
- Cafe Inn1.0 km
- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk1.0 km
- Boba Garden1.0 km
- Cookin Lab1.0 km
- T4 Romford0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Ann Summers0.9 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.8 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Ssweet Shack0.8 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sankofa1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rocco's Food & Bar0.7 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.8 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.2 km
- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.9 km
- Romford1.2 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25AH · Data under Open Government Licence