Postcode Analysis Havering, London

HARCOURT MEWS, RM2 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARCOURT MEWS, RM2 5BN.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /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 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

home £221,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour76
Shoplifting50
Drugs35
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.7 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.1 km
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The Mawney Foundation School

Good598 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

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
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sankofa0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Garage0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

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