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RM2 6JN

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Squirrels Heath

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Detailed insights for 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
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

6/10

Gidea Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.4 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

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.

Nearby public transport stations for RM2 6JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Gidea Park

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Gidea Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
19,689.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.56(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.87(-28%)
Vehicle crime
12.25(+26%)
Other theft
8.31(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(+37%)
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

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Squirrels Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£742,250
Flats51£285,000
Semi-Detached63£590,000
Terraced50£487,500

10 year median price trend in Squirrels Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM2 6JN
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

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM2 6JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressArdleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miStation Road Convenience StoreStation Road, Havering, RM2 6DBWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCa La MamaChalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BUWalking directions to Ca La Mama

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,799
Band C£2,056
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,627

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

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 Introduced2005-08-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.