RM2 5JB is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.4km from Hare Park in Havering. Administratively it sits within St Edward's ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM2, RM2 5JB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £875k. 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 5JB are sourced from Output Area E00011740 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, RM2 5JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, RM2 5JB.
363
43
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5JB 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.
Area Character
RM2 5JB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £875k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £875k 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 5JB. The average age is 42.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 975,000
1 sales · Mean £ 975,000
Semi-Detached
£ 702,500
2 sales · Mean £ 702,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM2 5JB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gidea Park Primary School
Marshalls Park Academy
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Royal Liberty School
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Fimcom Foods UK1.0 km
- Savers1.0 km
- Ssweet Shack1.0 km
- Carlton Food and Wine0.8 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Bull1.0 km
- The Lamb1.0 km
- Liberty Bell0.9 km
- R A F A Club0.8 km
- Romford Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Cafe Fino1.0 km
- Hope Cafe1.0 km
- Jamies Diner1.0 km
- Sunrise Jacket Potato & Oriental Food1.0 km
- Teapot Cafe1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- CDO Sushi0.9 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme Romford Liberty1.0 km
- Haute Panini0.9 km
- XiFang Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.2 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.5 km
- Travelodge London Romford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.8 km
- Romford1.4 km
- Emerson Park2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25JB · Data under Open Government Licence