Postcode RM2 5UE 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 47.9 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 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lodge Farm 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 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 5UE.
Romford East near RM2 5UE 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 0.4 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Hylands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hylands Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £732,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £288,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £477,500 |
10 year median price trend in Squirrels Heath
In the RM2 5UE postcode area, located within Romford East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 5UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sid's Food and Wine | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5SX | Walking directions to Sid's Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Heath Park Road, Havering, RM2 5XJ | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Ca La Mama | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.