Postcode Analysis Havering, London

CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BA.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM2 5BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5BA's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.

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

RM2 5BA 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 5BA is 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, down 10.6% 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00011747 (shared with 7 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 5BA. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 515,000

13 sales · Mean £ 493,423

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

RM2 5BA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary14
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.9 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils1.0 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

23 nearby
  • MNR Retail0.4 km
  • Perrotts0.6 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Star Wines & Foods0.4 km
  • Station Road Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • Archers0.7 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.7 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
  • Kervan Kitchen0.3 km
  • Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.5 km
  • Sushi Park0.5 km
  • Yebaba Levantine Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chillies0.3 km
  • China Town0.6 km
  • Kervan Saray0.6 km
  • Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.5 km
  • CDO Sushi0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.4 km
  • Romford1.4 km
  • Emerson Park1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gidea Park Rail Station0.4 km