RM2 5AP is a safe, established residential area on Carlton Road, 0.7km from Romford in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5AP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 £577k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM2 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00011746 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AP.
337
40
£ 49,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5AP 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
RM2 5AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £577k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £577k 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 5AP. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
Semi-Detached
£ 481,250
2 sales · Mean £ 481,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5AP has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Hylands Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Ann Summers0.7 km
- Fimcom Foods UK0.7 km
- Romford Mini Market0.8 km
- Savers0.7 km
- Ssweet Shack0.7 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- ATIK0.8 km
- Moon & Stars0.7 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.7 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- The Lamb0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Bubble Tea Street Food0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Cafe Fino0.7 km
- Cafe Inn0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Boba Garden0.8 km
- Cookin Lab0.8 km
- Jukebox LDN / Foodbox LDN0.8 km
- Nugs0.8 km
- T4 Romford0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Romford0.7 km
- Travelodge (Romford Central)0.9 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sankofa0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys Garage0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford0.8 km
- Gidea Park1.0 km
- Emerson Park2.2 km
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