RM2 5ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Gidea 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents here average 65 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM2 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM2 5ED.
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
RM2 5ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 65, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5ED. 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 5ED has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
The Royal Liberty School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Olive Well0.3 km
- Carlton Food and Wine1.0 km
- Star Wines & Foods1.0 km
- Serco Pecs0.9 km
- Slimming World1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Archers0.3 km
- R A F A Club1.0 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.3 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.0 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.3 km
- Ped's Pizza0.3 km
- CREM Kitchen0.3 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel0.6 km
- Romford Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chillies0.8 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.7 km
- CDO Sushi0.9 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.8 km
- GeTurkish0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.8 km
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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