RM2 5HS is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.2km from Gidea Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM2 5HS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £769k, up 1.9% 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 5HS are sourced from Output Area E00011735 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HS.
279
46
£ 57,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5HS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5HS's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £769k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £769k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5HS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 790,000
Detached
£ 762,500
3 sales · Mean £ 775,000
Terraced
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5HS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Marshalls Park Academy
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Olive Well0.3 km
- Carlton Food and Wine1.0 km
- MNR Retail0.9 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.9 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Archers0.2 km
- R A F A Club1.0 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.2 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Kushi / Grilled Peri Peri0.2 km
- Ped's Pizza0.2 km
- CREM Kitchen0.4 km
- Harefield Manor Hotel0.7 km
- Romford Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chillies0.7 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.8 km
- CDO Sushi0.8 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.7 km
- GeTurkish0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.7 km
- Romford1.6 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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