Postcode RM2 6HY is located in a major urban area, within the Squirrels Heath ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Ardleigh Green area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ardleigh Green is £80,083 per year. The nearest station is Harold Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kings Park Play Area.
Ardleigh Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Ardleigh Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ardleigh Green is £80,083 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from RM2 6HY.
Ardleigh Green near RM2 6HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harold Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Harold Wood | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Harold Wood |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Park Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Kings Park Play Area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £805,000 | £505 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £585,000 | £530 |
| Terraced | 49 | £499,500 | £500 |
| Flats | 61 | £295,000 | £450 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM2 6HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, May Villa, 148, Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6HY | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 6, May Villa, 148, Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6HY | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 123A, Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6PS | Terraced | Freehold | £352,500 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 110, Southend Arterial Road, Romford, RM2 6PL | Terraced | Freehold | £399,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Flat 4, Carla Court, 80, Southend Arterial Road, Romford, RM2 6PL | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 |
In the RM2 6HY postcode area, located within Ardleigh Green, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Ardleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SD | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny's News | Ardleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2SD | Walking directions to Sunny's News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Havering, RM3 0LL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Ardleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Havering district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM2 6HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Vickery
Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Martynas Cekavicius
Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Vickery
Squirrels Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM2 6HY records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM2 6HY in Ardleigh Green is £500,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RM2 6HY, including Ardleigh Green Infant School, Ardleigh Green Junior School (Outstanding) and Lime Academy Ravensbourne (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM2 6HY is Harold Wood in TfL zone 6, about 1,059 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
RM2 6HY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romford covering RM2 6HY 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).