Postcode Analysis Havering, London

GLENWOOD DRIVE, RM2 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENWOOD DRIVE, RM2 5AR.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM2 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM2 5AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 5AR is a sought-after residential area on Glenwood Drive, 0.5km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k. 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 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00011748 (shared with 2 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 5AR. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 480,000

26 sales · Mean £ 487,913

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

RM2 5AR has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Drugs25
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime18
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.9 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.9 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.8 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • ATIK1.0 km
  • Moon & Stars0.9 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co0.8 km
  • Zaafran0.8 km
  • Bubble Tea Street Food0.9 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Cafe Fino0.8 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Ann Summers0.8 km
  • Fimcom Foods UK0.8 km
  • Romford Mini Market1.0 km
  • Savers0.8 km
  • Ssweet Shack0.8 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Boba Garden0.9 km
  • Cookin Lab0.9 km
  • Jukebox LDN / Foodbox LDN0.9 km
  • Nugs0.9 km
  • T4 Romford0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sankofa0.8 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.8 km
  • Repton Private Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.8 km
  • Romford1.0 km
  • Emerson Park2.2 km