Postcode RM2 5JU 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 high crime levels, with around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gidea Park is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.2 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.
Gidea Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Gidea Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 of residents in Gidea Park is £57,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM2 5JU.
Gidea Park near RM2 5JU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Lodge Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £470,250 in St Edward's area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,304 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 | 8 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £502,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Edward's
In the RM2 5JU postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ca La Mama | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Main Road, Havering, RM2 5EU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Station Road Convenience Store | Station Road, Havering, RM2 6DB | Walking directions to Station Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Heath Park Road, Havering, RM2 5XJ | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.