Postcode RM2 5TD 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haynes Park.
Romford East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Romford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 5TD.
Romford East near RM2 5TD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Emerson Park | Overground | Walking directions to Emerson Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haynes Park | Large | Walking directions to Haynes Park |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £742,250 |
| Flats | 51 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £487,500 |
10 year median price trend in Squirrels Heath
In the RM2 5TD postcode area, located within Romford East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Heath Park Road, Havering, RM2 5XJ | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
| 0.1 mi | Sid's Food and Wine | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5SX | Walking directions to Sid's Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Station Road Convenience Store | Station Road, Havering, RM2 6DB | Walking directions to Station Road Convenience Store |
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.