RM2 5JS is a sought-after residential area on Balgores Lane, 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 Squirrels Heath ward and the Romford constituency.
The people who live in RM2 5JS are typical of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
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 5JS are sourced from Output Area E00011871 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALGORES LANE, RM2 5JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALGORES LANE, RM2 5JS.
294
46
£ 57,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM2 5JS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM2 5JS's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM2 5JS. 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 5JS has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour 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
Squirrels Heath Junior School
Squirrels Heath Infant School
Marshalls Park Academy
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation)
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- MNR Retail0.8 km
- Star Wines & Foods0.8 km
- Station Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- Booze Express0.8 km
- R & J Darvill Sons0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Inn0.8 km
- Harvester Gidea Park0.1 km
- Gidea Park Micropub0.1 km
- Romford Conservative & Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Archers0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe Royale0.9 km
- Gidea Park Bowling Club0.8 km
- Kervan Kitchen0.6 km
- Sushi Park0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chillies0.6 km
- Time Sushi/Time Bagel & Bubble Tea1.0 km
- CDO Sushi0.6 km
- Millie's Coffee House Kiosk0.9 km
- Lighthouse Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Repton Private Hotel0.4 km
- Rocco's Food & Bar0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gidea Park0.6 km
- Romford1.8 km
- Emerson Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM25JS · Data under Open Government Licence