RM2 5EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM2 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM2 5EB.
212
65
£ 57,100 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM2 5EB — age 65, 58% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EB. The average age is 65.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5EB has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Ann Summers1.0 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.9 km
- Savers0.9 km
- Ssweet Shack0.9 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Bull0.9 km
- The Lamb0.9 km
- Liberty Bell0.8 km
- R A F A Club0.7 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Cafe Fino0.9 km
- Hope Cafe0.8 km
- Jamies Diner0.9 km
- Sunrise Jacket Potato & Oriental Food0.9 km
- Teapot Cafe0.9 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- T4 Romford1.0 km
- CDO Sushi1.0 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty0.9 km
- Haute Panini0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Montrose Guest House1.0 km
- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.6 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park1.0 km
- Romford1.3 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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