Postcode Analysis Havering, London

RM2 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM2 5AN.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM2 5AN spans multiple life stages — average age 65, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RM2 5AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Marshalls & Rise Park ward and the Romford constituency.

For families considering a move, RM2 5AN represents a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 65 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00011664 (shared with 8 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 5AN. The average age is 65.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

RM2 5AN has low crime rates — 21 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils1.2 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.3 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Fimcom Foods UK1.0 km
  • Carlton Food and Wine0.9 km
  • R & J Darvill Sons0.5 km
  • Doctor Han0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Lamb1.0 km
  • Liberty Bell1.0 km
  • R A F A Club0.9 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Hope Cafe1.0 km
  • Jamies Diner1.0 km
  • Sunrise Jacket Potato & Oriental Food1.0 km
  • Teapot Cafe1.0 km
  • CREM Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • CDO Sushi1.0 km
  • Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.7 km
  • Haute Panini0.9 km
  • XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Chillies0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park1.0 km
  • Romford1.4 km
  • Emerson Park2.7 km