RM2 5BN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Harcourt Mews, 0.6km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00011756 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARCOURT MEWS, RM2 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT MEWS, RM2 5BN.
278
33
£ 49,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM2 5BN spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5BN. The average age is 32.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 221,000
8 sales · Mean £ 229,967
Semi-Detached
£ 336,500
2 sales · Mean £ 336,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM2 5BN is moderate at 57 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
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- Shadforth Pharmacy0.9 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy0.7 km
- Red Rose Wines1.0 km
- Snatch Deal0.6 km
- Claire's Accessories0.6 km
- + 88 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Kervan Kitchen1.0 km
- Blue Orchid1.0 km
- Cafe Shot0.7 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chillies0.9 km
- Anjum's Food0.7 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Park Lane Chippy1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.9 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sankofa0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Goose0.7 km
- ATIK0.7 km
- Moon & Stars0.6 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.6 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.7 km
- Gidea Park1.0 km
- Emerson Park2.2 km
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