The bottom line
RM2 5LX offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime, fast broadband and a green environment — strong value for Families and Owner-occupiers who can accept its trade-offs.
The catch: 57 min to canary wharf — above average for this zone.
Less suited to Car-free commuters.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
London Benchmarks
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Postcode Personality
“The family fortress”
How RM2 5LX has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
60
Education score
Primary
Gidea Park Primary School
Not yet inspected · 2 min walk
KS2: 110.2
Secondary
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Not yet inspected · Inspected Nov 2024 · 17 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 9 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Not inspected · 155 min walk
1 primaries · 1 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
51.1 incidents per 1,000 residents
from a low base — still below London average
-15% vs borough
Crime by type
Stop & search
5.0
per 1,000 residents
→ Stable
trend
Road safety
100
Road safety score
0
Accidents (5yr)
1
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Romford Fire Station · 1.4km
Crime is 21% below London average
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
Property
Prices, sales volume and market trends
EPC breakdown
Based on 2 properties · Confidence: very_low
LHA rates — Outer East London
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2002–2023 · CAGR
+4%
Total change
+129%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+129.0%
per year
Acceleration
+0.00
change in velocity
Market State
Strong growth
Price Distribution
P25: £300k–£350k · P75: £700k+ · 2 sales
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-dot-com plateau | 2002–2002 | £310k | £310k | +0% | 1 |
| Rate-rise correction | 2023–2023 | £710k | £710k | +0% | 1 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 2
Poor
Nearby stations
19
Walkability score
24
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
4
Car parks (800m)
0
EV chargers (800m)
Nearby car parks
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Hornchurch Cutting SSSI — 3.4 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Running sand risk: Medium
Landslide records (2km): 5
Landslide susceptibility: Medium
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,540 hrs/yr
Sunshine
594 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.7°C
Summer avg
3.1°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
HAVERING CREST PCN HUB
RAPHAEL HOUSE, PETTITS LANE, RM1 4HL
7 min walk
2
GPs within 1km
1
Dentists within 1km
6
Care homes (1km)
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
31
Parks (1km)
8
Restaurants (800m)
3
Cafes (800m)
0
Pubs (400m)
0
Pharmacies (800m)
0
Gyms (1km)
16
Sports (1km)
0
Convenience
No pubs within 400m — nearest: The Archers (376 m)
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
0
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
1
Cinemas (2km)
1.6km
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
EHigh street health
Registered businesses
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
50
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Future outlook
43.8
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 10/10
Least deprived
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 31,482 nationally
1,388
Est. population
5,426/km²
59%
Employed
35%
Degree educated
£38,400
Median income
2.7%
Claimant rate
61
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Councillors
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