RM2 5AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM2 5AW represents a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 65) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM2 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM2 5AW.
212
65
£ 57,100 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM2 5AW — age 65, 58% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AW. The average age is 65.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5AW has low crime rates — 20 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
Marshalls Park Academy
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fimcom Foods UK1.0 km
- Savers1.0 km
- Ssweet Shack1.0 km
- Carlton Food and Wine0.8 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Bull1.0 km
- The Lamb1.0 km
- Liberty Bell0.9 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Fino1.0 km
- Hope Cafe0.9 km
- Jamies Diner1.0 km
- Sunrise Jacket Potato & Oriental Food1.0 km
- Teapot Cafe1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- CDO Sushi1.0 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty1.0 km
- Haute Panini0.9 km
- XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.5 km
- Travelodge London Romford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.9 km
- Romford1.4 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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