Postcode RM2 6JT 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. The average income per household in Gidea Park is £79,202 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haynes Park.
Gidea Park has a high 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 high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 199 ft away from RM2 6JT.
Gidea Park near RM2 6JT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Gidea Park | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Gidea Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haynes Park | Large | Walking directions to Haynes Park |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £494,500 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 | 32 | £767,500 |
| Flats | 66 | £292,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £590,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £497,500 |
10 year median price trend in Squirrels Heath
In the RM2 6JT postcode area, located within Gidea Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM2 6JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Station Road Convenience Store | Station Road, Havering, RM2 6DB | Walking directions to Station Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ardleigh Green Road, Havering, RM11 2LG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ca La Mama | Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BT | Walking directions to Ca La Mama |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chalforde Gardens, Havering, RM2 6BU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Star Wine and Foodsq | Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BS | Walking directions to Star Wine and Foodsq |
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.
Elected local representatives for RM2 6JT, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.