Postcode Analysis Havering, London

CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AU.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM2 5AU 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5AU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM2 5AU is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Road, 0.4km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

For serious buyers, RM2 5AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k, up 46.2% 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 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00011751 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AU. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 487,250

12 sales · Mean £ 506,875

Terraced

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 494,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM2 5AU has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs15
Vehicle crime15
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.8 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils1.1 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Olive Well0.8 km
  • Park Lane Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Snatch Deal0.9 km
  • 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.7 km
  • Carlton Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Archers0.8 km
  • Liberty Bell0.8 km
  • R A F A Club0.5 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Cafe Shot1.0 km
  • Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Ped's Pizza0.8 km
  • CREM Kitchen0.6 km
  • Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Anjum's Food1.0 km
  • Chippers Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
  • Paya1.0 km
  • Chillies0.5 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.6 km
  • Romford1.2 km
  • Emerson Park2.0 km