Postcode Analysis Havering, London

CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM2 5BD 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM2 5BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 89% 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 5BD is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Road, 0.6km 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 5BD 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00011751 (shared with 4 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 5BD. 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

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 577,500

4 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Terraced

£ 490,000

3 sales · Mean £ 482,173

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

RM2 5BD has low crime rates — 19 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime21
Drugs20
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.7 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.7 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.7 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils1.2 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Olive Well0.9 km
  • Park Lane Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Snatch Deal0.8 km
  • 5 Star Food 'n' Wine0.5 km
  • Carlton Food and Wine0.4 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.5 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Romford0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Archers0.9 km
  • Liberty Bell0.7 km
  • R A F A Club0.4 km
  • Romford Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Cafe Shot0.9 km
  • Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Ped's Pizza0.9 km
  • Cafe Sixty 60.9 km
  • CREM Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Anjum's Food0.9 km
  • Chippers Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
  • Paya0.9 km
  • Chillies0.6 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.7 km
  • Romford1.1 km
  • Emerson Park2.0 km