Family-life report

Is RM2 Squirrels Heath good for families?

RM2 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 95). Around 31.2% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

0

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

0

Family density

Who lives in RM2?

High · 28–34%31.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

46 min

Fastest door-to-door to Liverpool Street (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,379

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

100/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

Families in RM2 — FAQ

Is RM2 good for families with kids?
RM2 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 95). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 31.2% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the best schools near RM2?
0 schools sit within a mile of RM2. The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.
How long is the commute from RM2 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from RM2 is 46 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in RM2?
Band D council tax in RM2 is £2,379 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in RM2?
0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.
How does RM2 compare to other London areas for families?
RM2 ranks 95 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

See the full RM2 family report

Schools, safety, commute, council tax and green space — on the same yardstick.

View RM2 family report