romford RM2 Postcodes

Romford (RM2)

The RM2 postcode area is located in the Romford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 405 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the RM2 postcode area, including Dagenham, Grays, Hornchurch, Purfleet, Rainham, Romford, South Ockendon, Tilbury, Upminster which come under the local authority of the Havering Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in RM2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of RM2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The Romford RM2 postcode serves Romford, a town in the London Borough of Havering, East London, England. It forms part of the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency.

The postcode district is centered on South Street in Romford, with an approximate population of 20,000. It is made up of the areas of Heath Park, South Street, Lower Church Road, Gidea Park, Waterloo Road and parts of Rush Green. The area measures just over 0.5 square miles, is relatively densely populated and has predominantly white British and Asian ethnic populations.

Public transport is readily available in the form of bus routes connecting the area to Havering and other neighbouring towns. Romford Railway Station provides access to central London in around 30 minutes. The area is served by several primary schools, including Parkside Primary, Hilldene Primary, St Andrews Primary and Scargill Primary. Additional schools include Scala Theatre Arts, Courtyard Dance Studios, and Romford Piano Academy.

The area is rich in parks and open spaces, providing good recreational activities for all. The historic Raphael Park is renowned for its green spaces, Grade II listed manor house and boating lake, while Squirrels Heath Park plays host to a children's playground and BMX track. Additionally, Gidea Park Garden is a large Edwardian garden that is open to the public year-round.

In terms of entertainment, the area boasts many pubs and restaurants, as well as Kelly's Nightclub, Collier Row Bowls Club, and Collier Row Golf Club. Romford Town F.C, Corringham Cosmos F.C and Whitehall F.C all play in the area, providing plenty of sport-related activity.

RM2 is also home to lots of shopping options and independent stores, with The Galleria shopping centre, The Brewery and a range of other retail outlets situated in the area. Along with plenty of other local amenities, it is easy to see why RM2 has become a much sought-after postcode.

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