Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5HA 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5HA's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £400k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 5HA 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.

For serious buyers, RM2 5HA is 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 5HA 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 5HA. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

2 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM2 5HA has low crime rates — 28 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.

Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.6 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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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.2 km
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Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.3 km
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Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.3 km
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Lime Academy Ravensbourne

Good79 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Gidea Park Groceries0.8 km
  • Britcrown Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Balgores Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Gidea Park Newsagents0.7 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • CREM Kitchen0.6 km
  • Harefield Manor Hotel0.9 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co0.1 km
  • Zaafran0.0 km
  • Burlington Fish & Chicken Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.0 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Archers0.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.9 km
  • Balgores Best Kebab0.6 km
  • GeTurkish0.7 km
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.1 km
  • Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.6 km
  • Romford1.8 km
  • Emerson Park2.4 km