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RM2 6GH

Kidman Close

Squirrels Heath

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Detailed insights for RM2 6GH

Overview

Postcode RM2 6GH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haynes Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Gidea Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Gidea Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 136 ft away from RM2 6GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Gidea Park near RM2 6GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM2 6GH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM2 6GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaynes ParkLargeWalking directions to Haynes Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
19,689.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.68(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.62(-24%)
Vehicle crime
11.81(+26%)
Other theft
10.06(-12%)
Drugs
7(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
48.9%
African
54
16.93%
Other White
27
8.46%
Indian
14
4.39%
Caribbean
12
3.76%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
44.75%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.07%
No qualifications
34
13.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
47.4%
Owns with a mortgage
53
30.64%
Social rents from council
26
15.03%
Owns outright
6
3.47%
Shared ownership
2
1.16%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Squirrels Heath

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £644K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Squirrels Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Squirrels Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£805,000£505
Semi-Detached51£585,000£530
Terraced49£499,500£500
Flats61£295,000£450

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Squirrels Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£639,000£266,500£441,125£372,995
2017£632,500£283,500£460,000£414,000
2018£640,000£275,000£480,000£400,000
2019£670,000£272,500£476,000£417,500
2020£675,000£272,000£507,500£421,000
2021£700,000£270,000£520,000£432,500
2022£755,000£280,100£561,250£455,000
2023£651,500£281,000£532,500£485,000
2024£650,000£280,000£540,000£475,000
2025£760,000£287,000£590,000£500,000
2026£780,000£300,000£547,500£494,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427£426£423£406
2017£457£460£446£436
2018£459£430£440£442
2019£451£424£446£430
2020£447£437£428£469
2021£489£439£472£465
2022£520£459£521£521
2023£512£435£505£497
2024£516£437£512£528
2025£522£438£517£492
2026£487£464£505£549
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Squirrels Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Squirrels Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Flat 4, Tallis Court, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6GHFlatsLeasehold£165,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 21, Tallis Court, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6GHFlatsLeasehold£282,000
29 May 2026Flat 1, Nyall Court, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6GEFlatsLeasehold£194,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 18, Nyall Court, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6GEFlatsLeasehold£230,000
13 Nov 2025Flat 57, Nyall Court, Kidman Close, Romford, RM2 6GEFlatsLeasehold£387,500

Schools

In the RM2 6GH postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM2 6GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Royal Liberty SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's Hare Park SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryArdleigh Green Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM2 6GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStation Road Convenience StoreStation Road, Havering, RM2 6DBWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.3 miSunny's NewsArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SDWalking directions to Sunny's News
0.3 miBargain BoozeArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SDWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.3 miTesco ExpressArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondisChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BUWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,425
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM2 6GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Vickery

Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Martynas Cekavicius

Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Tom Vickery

Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andrew Rosindell

Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHaveringE09000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomfordE14001448
WardSquirrels HeathE05013985
ParishHavering, unparished areaE43000206
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gidea ParkE02000475
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Havering 012EE01002380
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-12-01

Frequently asked questions about RM2 6GH

Is RM2 6GH (Gidea Park) safe?

The area around RM2 6GH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near RM2 6GH?

The median sale price around RM2 6GH in Gidea Park is £500,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM2 6GH?

There are 15 schools close to RM2 6GH, including The Royal Liberty School (Good), St Mary's Hare Park School and Ardleigh Green Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM2 6GH?

The closest station to RM2 6GH is Gidea Park in TfL zone 6, about 549 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around RM2 6GH?

RM2 6GH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,599 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM2 6GH (Gidea Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM2 6GH is Andrew Rosindell (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine Vickery (Reform UK), Martynas Cekavicius (Reform UK) and Tom Vickery (Reform UK).