Postcode Analysis Havering, London

WOODFIELD DRIVE, RM2 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD DRIVE, RM2 5DD.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /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 5DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5DD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£561k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £561k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM2 5DD is a sought-after residential area on Woodfield Drive, 0.3km 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 5DD 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 38 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £561k. 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 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00011744 (shared with 5 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 5DD. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 520,000

18 sales · Mean £ 522,083

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Semi-Detached

£ 522,500

1 sales · Mean £ 522,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM2 5DD has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime24
Burglary14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.9 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.9 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.4 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • MNR Retail0.5 km
  • Perrotts0.7 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Star Wines & Foods0.5 km
  • Station Road Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Archers0.6 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.6 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.6 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
  • Kervan Kitchen0.4 km
  • Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.6 km
  • Sushi Park0.6 km
  • Yebaba Levantine Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chillies0.3 km
  • China Town0.7 km
  • Kervan Saray0.7 km
  • Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • CDO Sushi0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.4 km
  • Romford1.4 km
  • Emerson Park2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gidea Park Rail Station0.4 km