Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5HS.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.9 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.0 km
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Squirrels Heath Infant School

Good264 pupils1.2 km
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Squirrels Heath Junior School

Good315 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 pupils1.3 km
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Good1438 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

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