RM5 is a postcode district in Barking and Dagenham, London, covering 377 active and 110 retired postcodes.
The largest share of RM5 (19%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a council estate or housing association area with many young families. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes RM5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in RM5 are around £408k, down 4.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RM5 at 207 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RM5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
RM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM5 postcode area.
21,985
39
£ 44,280 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
RM5 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £408k. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Clockhouse Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Wellgate Community Farm
- Greggs
- Local Off Licence
- Mary-John's Quality Butchers
- News Plus
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)
- Bell & Gate
- Colley Rowe Inn
- RM5 Lounge
- Royal British Legion
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Abella Cafe
- Bhais Dessert Bar
- Bollywood Restaurant
- Brick Lane Bagel Co
- Burger Inn
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Food
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- 12th Street
- Caspian Sea Fish Bar
- Charcoal Grill
- Chop Suey Centre
- Churchill's / Serial Griller
- + 9 more
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Area Profile: RM5 · Data under Open Government Licence