RM5 2AB is a mixed residential area on Moorland Close, 0.8km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM5, RM5 2AB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £430k, down 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00011627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORLAND CLOSE, RM5 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORLAND CLOSE, RM5 2AB.
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£ 50,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM5 2AB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
9 sales · Mean £ 426,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AB is moderate at 62 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
24 nearby- News Plus1.0 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Collier News1.0 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Vindaloo1.0 km
- Abella Cafe0.2 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co0.5 km
- Church Of The Good Shepherd0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- RM5 Lounge0.2 km
- Bell & Gate0.4 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- 12th Street0.2 km
- Caspian Sea Fish Bar1.0 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.9 km
- Gidea Park3.5 km
- Chadwell Heath4.1 km
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