RM2 5EL is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.1km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM2 5EL represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00011656 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EL.
348
44
£ 57,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM2 5EL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EL. The average age is 44.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,500
3 sales · Mean £ 225,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5EL has low crime rates — 27 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
The Royal Liberty School
Marshalls Park Academy
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- MNR Retail0.9 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.9 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Booze Express0.8 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.0 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.0 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Archers0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe Royale0.8 km
- Gidea Park Bowling Club0.8 km
- Kervan Kitchen0.7 km
- Sushi Park0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chillies0.6 km
- CDO Sushi0.7 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.8 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.6 km
- GeTurkish0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.5 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.7 km
- Romford1.8 km
- Emerson Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25EL · Data under Open Government Licence