Postcode RM2 5SR is located in a major urban area, within the Squirrels Heath 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 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Romford East is £63,400 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Hylands Park.
Romford East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Romford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Romford East is £63,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM2 5SR.
Romford East near RM2 5SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £715,000 |
| Flats | 51 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £562,250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £477,500 |
10 years price trend in Squirrels Heath
In the RM2 5SR postcode area, located within Romford East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.