Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MAIN ROAD, RM2 5JA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5JA 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM2 5JA 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.

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

RM2 5JA is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 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 5JA 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 27 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 5JA 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 5JA. 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.

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

RM2 5JA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Gidea Park Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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The Royal Liberty School

Good700 pupils0.8 km
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Marshalls Park Academy

Good1134 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)

Outstanding1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • MNR Retail0.9 km
  • Star Wines & Foods0.8 km
  • Station Road Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Booze Express0.8 km
  • R & J Darvill Sons0.1 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • Harvester Gidea Park0.1 km
  • Gidea Park Micropub0.1 km
  • Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • Archers0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • Cafe Royale0.9 km
  • Gidea Park Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Kervan Kitchen0.7 km
  • Sushi Park0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Repton Private Hotel0.3 km
  • Rocco's Food & Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park0.7 km
  • Romford1.7 km
  • Emerson Park2.4 km