RM2 5HT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Gidea Park in Havering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
Day-to-day life in RM2 5HT has the character of a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5HT are sourced from Output Area E00011735 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM2 5HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM2 5HT.
279
46
£ 57,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5HT 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5HT combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5HT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5HT has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
14 nearby- MNR Retail0.9 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.8 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Booze Express0.9 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Inn0.9 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.2 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.2 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Archers0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe Royale1.0 km
- Gidea Park Bowling Club0.9 km
- Kervan Kitchen0.7 km
- Sushi Park0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chillies0.6 km
- CDO Sushi0.7 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.8 km
- Balgores Best Kebab0.6 km
- GeTurkish0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.7 km
- Romford1.7 km
- Emerson Park2.5 km
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