RM2 5BA 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 5BA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, down 10.6% 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00011747 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BA.
278
38
£ 63,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5BA's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5BA. The average age is 37.6. 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
Terraced
£ 515,000
13 sales · Mean £ 493,423
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5BA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Gidea Park Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
The Royal Liberty School
Hylands Primary School
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- MNR Retail0.4 km
- Perrotts0.6 km
- Shadforth Pharmacy0.7 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.4 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- New Inn0.7 km
- Archers0.7 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.7 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.7 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
- Kervan Kitchen0.3 km
- Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.5 km
- Sushi Park0.5 km
- Yebaba Levantine Kitchen0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chillies0.3 km
- China Town0.6 km
- Kervan Saray0.6 km
- Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.5 km
- CDO Sushi0.4 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.4 km
- Romford1.4 km
- Emerson Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Gidea Park Rail Station0.4 km
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