RM2 5EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.2km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM2 5EE represents a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 65) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5EE are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EE.
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 5EE — age 65, 58% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EE. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 352,500
8 sales · Mean £ 345,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5EE has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Marshalls Park Academy
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Olive Well0.3 km
- MNR Retail1.0 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.9 km
- Station Road Convenience Store1.0 km
- Serco Pecs1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Archers0.3 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.3 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.0 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.2 km
- The Ship0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.3 km
- Ped's Pizza0.2 km
- CREM Kitchen0.4 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel0.7 km
- Romford Golf Club Restaurant0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chillies0.7 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.7 km
- CDO Sushi0.8 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.7 km
- GeTurkish0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.8 km
- Romford1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25EE · Data under Open Government Licence