RM2 5BE 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00011751 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BE.
299
40
£ 63,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5BE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5BE combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£593k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £593k 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 5BE. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 440,000
9 sales · Mean £ 459,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5BE has low crime rates — 20 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
Gidea Park Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Hylands Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- MNR Retail0.6 km
- Perrotts0.7 km
- Shadforth Pharmacy0.7 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.5 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.8 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.8 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.7 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- Kervan Kitchen0.5 km
- Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.6 km
- Sushi Park0.7 km
- Yebaba Levantine Kitchen0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chillies0.4 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Kervan Saray0.7 km
- Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.7 km
- CDO Sushi0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rocco's Food & Bar0.8 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.5 km
- Romford1.3 km
- Emerson Park2.0 km
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