RM2 5EQ is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.3km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Squirrels Heath ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5EQ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00011871 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EQ.
294
46
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5EQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM2 5EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EQ. The average age is 46.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5EQ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Royal Liberty School
Gidea Park Primary School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Marshalls Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Olive Well0.1 km
- Britcrown Pharmacy0.2 km
- Balgores Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Gidea Park Newsagents0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.6 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Archers0.1 km
- The Ship0.2 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.2 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.1 km
- Ped's Pizza0.2 km
- CREM Kitchen0.8 km
- Burlington Fish & Chicken Restaurant0.3 km
- Chariots Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Balgores Best Kebab0.6 km
- GeTurkish0.7 km
- Great Wall0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.1 km
- Pop-in Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.6 km
- Romford2.0 km
- Harold Wood2.3 km
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