Postcode RM2 5AR is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Romford East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Romford East is £86,349 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Lodge Farm Park.
Romford East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Romford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Romford East is £86,349 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM2 5AR.
Romford East near RM2 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £455,500 in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £246,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £502,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Edward's
In the RM2 5AR postcode area, located within Romford East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carlton Food & Wine | Carlton Road, Havering, RM2 5AA | Walking directions to Carlton Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Main Road, Havering, RM1 3BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Ca La Mama | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.