RM5 2AA is a mixed residential area on Lowshoe Lane, 0.7km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM5 2AA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00011626 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWSHOE LANE, RM5 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWSHOE LANE, RM5 2AA.
312
43
£ 50,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM5 2AA is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
13 sales · Mean £ 385,907
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AA is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Clockhouse Primary School
Crownfield Junior School
Crownfield Infant School
Rise Park Infant School
Rise Park Junior School
Parklands Primary School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots0.3 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Collier News0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- Local Off Licence0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- RM5 Lounge0.3 km
- Winchesters1.0 km
- Bell & Gate0.3 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Abella Cafe0.3 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.4 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co0.5 km
- Church Of The Good Shepherd0.7 km
- Darjeeling Tandoori0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- 12th Street0.3 km
- Caspian Sea Fish Bar0.9 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.8 km
- Gidea Park3.4 km
- Chadwell Heath4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AA · Data under Open Government Licence