Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5EU.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM2 5EU 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RM2 5EU 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. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM2 5EU is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.2km 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 5EU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 25 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 5EU are sourced from Output Area E00011871 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5EU. 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

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 5EU has low crime rates — 25 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.

Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.5 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.2 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.2 km
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Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.2 km
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Lime Academy Ravensbourne

Good79 pupils1.3 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.6 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Archers0.1 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.1 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

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