RM2 5GF is a safe, established residential area on Sycamore Grove, 0.4km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM2 5GF is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5GF are sourced from Output Area E00011656 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE GROVE, RM2 5GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE GROVE, RM2 5GF.
348
44
£ 57,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5GF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5GF's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5GF. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,379,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5GF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marshalls Park Academy
Gidea Park Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Olive Well0.6 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.5 km
- Britcrown Pharmacy0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.8 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Archers0.5 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.5 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.4 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.5 km
- The Ship0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.5 km
- Ped's Pizza0.5 km
- CREM Kitchen0.7 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel1.0 km
- Romford Golf Club Restaurant0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Wing Hing Bento0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park1.2 km
- Romford2.0 km
- Harold Wood2.7 km
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