RM5 2AD is a mixed residential area on Birds Farm Avenue, 0.7km 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 2AD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £437k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00011627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRDS FARM AVENUE, RM5 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRDS FARM AVENUE, RM5 2AD.
340
40
£ 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
RM5 2AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AD. 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
£ 465,000
2 sales · Mean £ 465,000
Terraced
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AD is moderate at 61 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 Infant School
Crownfield Junior School
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
Parklands Primary School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)1.0 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Bell & Gate0.4 km
- RM5 Lounge0.3 km
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- GB Wines Ltd0.7 km
- Jacksons0.7 km
- The Little Cake Factory0.7 km
- Abirami Food & Wine0.7 km
- Collier Row Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chick'N Shack0.7 km
- Cob's Bakery0.7 km
- Desi Kitchen0.7 km
- Shen Kebab0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bhais Dessert Bar0.1 km
- Burger Inn0.1 km
- Cafe 230.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Happy Chef0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.9 km
- Gidea Park3.6 km
- Chadwell Heath4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AD · Data under Open Government Licence