RM2 5HR is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.2km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within Squirrels Heath ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM2 5HR is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 1.7% 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 5HR are sourced from Output Area E00011871 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HR.
294
46
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5HR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5HR combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£337k 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 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5HR. The average age is 46.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
15 sales · Mean £ 296,733
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5HR has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Royal Liberty School
Gidea Park Primary School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Marshalls Park Academy
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Olive Well0.1 km
- Britcrown Pharmacy0.1 km
- Balgores Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
- Gidea Park Newsagents0.6 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.5 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Archers0.1 km
- The Ship0.1 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.1 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.1 km
- Ped's Pizza0.1 km
- CREM Kitchen0.7 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel1.0 km
- Burlington Fish & Chicken Restaurant0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Balgores Best Kebab0.5 km
- GeTurkish0.6 km
- Great Wall0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.1 km
- Pop-in Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.6 km
- Romford1.9 km
- Emerson Park2.3 km
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