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RM2 6JN

Squirrels Heath

Havering

England / London / Havering / Gidea Park / Squirrels Heath / RM2 6JN

Overview

Postcode RM2 6JN 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 high crime levels, with around 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gidea Park is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Gidea Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Gidea Park is £57,100 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 24 ft away from RM2 6JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Gidea Park near RM2 6JN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.4 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
19,689.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£715,000
Flats54£283,500
Semi-Detached75£570,000
Terraced56£475,000

10 years price trend in Squirrels Heath

Schools

In the RM2 6JN postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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 Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miTesco ExpressArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LG
0.4 miStation Road Convenience StoreStation Road, Havering, RM2 6DB
0.4 miLondisChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU
0.4 miCa La MamaChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.