RM2 5EH 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 5EH represents a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 65 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EH.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM2 5EH spans multiple life stages — average age 65, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 360,000
26 sales · Mean £ 356,736
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5EH has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Olive Well0.3 km
- Carlton Food and Wine1.0 km
- Star Wines & Foods1.0 km
- Station Road Convenience Store1.0 km
- Serco Pecs0.9 km
- + 10 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
21 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.3 km
- Ped's Pizza0.2 km
- CREM Kitchen0.4 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel0.7 km
- Romford Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chillies0.7 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.7 km
- CDO Sushi0.8 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.7 km
- GeTurkish0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.8 km
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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