Postcode Analysis Havering, London

BALGORES LANE, RM2 5JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALGORES LANE, RM2 5JT.

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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 5JT 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 5JT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RM2 5JT is a sought-after residential area on Balgores Lane, 0.1km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Squirrels Heath ward and the Romford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5JT 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 5JT 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 5JT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 850,000

Semi-Detached

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

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

RM2 5JT has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting21
Vehicle crime18
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.7 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils1.0 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.0 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.3 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.3 km
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Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.4 km
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Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • MNR Retail0.7 km
  • Star Wines & Foods0.7 km
  • Station Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Booze Express0.7 km
  • R & J Darvill Sons0.2 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.2 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.2 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • R A F A Club1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
  • Cafe Royale1.0 km
  • Gidea Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Kervan Kitchen0.5 km
  • Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chillies0.4 km
  • Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • CDO Sushi0.5 km
  • Millie's Coffee House Kiosk1.0 km
  • Lighthouse Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.5 km
  • Romford1.7 km
  • Emerson Park2.3 km