RM2 5AU is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Road, 0.4km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM2 5AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k, up 46.2% year-on-year. 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 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00011751 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5AU.
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40
£ 63,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5AU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5AU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5AU. The average age is 39.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 487,250
12 sales · Mean £ 506,875
Terraced
£ 475,000
3 sales · Mean £ 494,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5AU has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Hylands Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Olive Well0.8 km
- Park Lane Pharmacy1.0 km
- Snatch Deal0.9 km
- 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.7 km
- Carlton Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Archers0.8 km
- Liberty Bell0.8 km
- R A F A Club0.5 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cafe Shot1.0 km
- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.8 km
- Ped's Pizza0.8 km
- CREM Kitchen0.6 km
- Flipping Grill / Spice Master Romford0.7 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Anjum's Food1.0 km
- Chippers Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Paya1.0 km
- Chillies0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.6 km
- Romford1.2 km
- Emerson Park2.0 km
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