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Location in Greater LondonArdleigh Green sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Ardleigh Green
Ardleigh Green is a small town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the RM2 postcode district. The nearest larger centre is Romford, about 0.6 miles away, with Gallows Corner also close by.
Around 13,024 people live in and around Ardleigh Green. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes across the wider Ardleigh Green area sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Ardleigh Green
Ardleigh Green is served by 195 schools. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Ardleigh Green
Property prices average £487K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £282K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ardleigh Green
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Ardleigh Green, with 254 incidents logged in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Ardleigh Green
Ardleigh Green falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Ardleigh Green
There are 54 GP surgeries within three miles of Ardleigh Green, the nearest being The New Medical Centre (0.8 miles away).
Local Data for Ardleigh Green
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Property Prices 1,985 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the RM2 postcode area.
Household Income in Ardleigh Green ONS 2023
The average total household income in Ardleigh Green is approximately £80,635 a year before tax, 46% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,266. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £53,266.
Businesses in Ardleigh Green ONS 2025
There are approximately 575 active businesses based in Ardleigh Green, around 44 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 2 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Ardleigh Green IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Ardleigh Green among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.
Crime in Ardleigh Green 1,062 crimes · May 2026
Reported crime in Ardleigh Green is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Ardleigh Green
Of the 5,298 households in and around Ardleigh Green, 74% are owned, 7% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ardleigh Green.