Postcode Analysis Havering, London

CARLTON ROAD, RM2 5BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BE 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5BE combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£593k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £593k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RM2 5BE 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k. 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 5BE 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 5BE. 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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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

£ 440,000

9 sales · Mean £ 459,777

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

RM2 5BE has low crime rates — 20 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 offences45
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary15
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils0.7 km
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Hylands Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils1.0 km
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good629 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • MNR Retail0.6 km
  • Perrotts0.7 km
  • Shadforth Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Star Wines & Foods0.5 km
  • Station Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.8 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.8 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • The Ship0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
  • Kervan Kitchen0.5 km
  • Natural Bean Specialty Coffee0.6 km
  • Sushi Park0.7 km
  • Yebaba Levantine Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Chillies0.4 km
  • China Town0.7 km
  • Kervan Saray0.7 km
  • Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • CDO Sushi0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.8 km
  • Repton Private Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.5 km
  • Romford1.3 km
  • Emerson Park2.0 km