RM2 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Avenue, 0.4km 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 5AJ 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k. 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00011740 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE AVENUE, RM2 5AJ.
363
43
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5AJ 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 5AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £732k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £732k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AJ. 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
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
£ 605,000
3 sales · Mean £ 599,166
Terraced
£ 825,000
1 sales · Mean £ 825,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5AJ has low crime rates — 44 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
The Royal Liberty School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Ann Summers0.9 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.9 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Ssweet Shack0.8 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bull0.8 km
- The Lamb0.9 km
- Liberty Bell0.8 km
- R A F A Club0.6 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Cafe Fino0.8 km
- Hope Cafe0.8 km
- Jamies Diner0.9 km
- Sunrise Jacket Potato & Oriental Food0.9 km
- Teapot Cafe0.9 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- T4 Romford1.0 km
- CDO Sushi0.8 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty0.8 km
- Haute Panini0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sankofa1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.2 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.6 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.8 km
- Romford1.2 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25AJ · Data under Open Government Licence