Postcode RM2 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the Squirrels Heath ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Gidea Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haynes Park.
Gidea Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Gidea Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM2 6DS.
Gidea Park near RM2 6DS 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 | Emerson Park | Overground | Walking directions to Emerson Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6DS postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Station Road Convenience Store | Station Road, Havering, RM2 6DB | Walking directions to Station Road Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Ca La Mama | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Heath Park Road, Havering, RM2 5XJ | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Brentwood Road, Havering, RM2 5TJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.