Postcode RM2 5HS is located in a major urban area, within the St Edward's ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Gidea Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Raphael Park.
Gidea Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Gidea Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from RM2 5HS.
Gidea Park near RM2 5HS 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 |
| 1 mi | 6 | Romford | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Overground | Walking directions to Romford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Raphael Park | Large | Walking directions to Raphael Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £550,000 | £484 |
| Detached | 7 | £535,000 | £432 |
| Terraced | 38 | £491,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 56 | £216,000 | £397 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £255,000 | £400,000 | £412,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £255,000 | £447,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | £532,500 | £237,000 | £485,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | £657,500 | £255,000 | £493,750 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £567,000 | £260,000 | £491,500 | £440,000 |
| 2021 | £591,000 | £265,000 | £512,500 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £265,000 | £595,000 | £527,750 |
| 2023 | £650,000 | £325,000 | £525,000 | £552,500 |
| 2024 | £762,500 | £250,000 | £523,500 | £477,500 |
| 2025 | £572,500 | £235,000 | £560,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £240,000 | £647,500 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £544 | £526 | £412 | £403 |
| 2017 | £473 | £439 | £395 | £398 |
| 2018 | £479 | £377 | £419 | £412 |
| 2019 | £452 | £411 | £421 | £427 |
| 2020 | £439 | £479 | £430 | £442 |
| 2021 | £435 | £450 | £438 | £453 |
| 2022 | £523 | £432 | £498 | £523 |
| 2023 | £452 | £458 | £502 | £523 |
| 2024 | £500 | £421 | £495 | £502 |
| 2025 | £442 | £406 | £474 | £467 |
| 2026 | £375 | £401 | £455 | £504 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 5HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 152, Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 22, Tudor Avenue, Romford, RM2 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 9, Tudor Avenue, Romford, RM2 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 23, Highlands Apartments, 59, Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EH | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 3, Highlands Apartments, 59, Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EH | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the RM2 5HS postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Ca La Mama | 101 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BT | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM2 5HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Lardner
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sathya P Maddasani
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Terry Brown
St Edward's - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM2 5HS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around RM2 5HS in Gidea Park is £425,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM2 5HS, including Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery, Gidea Park Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Hare Park School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM2 5HS is Gidea Park in TfL zone 6, about 745 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
RM2 5HS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM2 5HS is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Lardner (Reform UK), Sathya P Maddasani (Reform UK) and Terry Brown (Reform UK).