RM5 2AH is a safe, established residential area on Ash Close, 0.7km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM5 2AH is 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 61.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00011627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH CLOSE, RM5 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH CLOSE, RM5 2AH.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM5 2AH's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 61.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AH. 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
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 362,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2AH has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
21 nearby- News Plus1.0 km
- GB Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Jacksons0.8 km
- The Little Cake Factory0.8 km
- Abirami Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Vindaloo1.0 km
- Bhais Dessert Bar0.1 km
- Burger Inn0.1 km
- Cafe 230.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Chick'N Shack0.8 km
- Cob's Bakery0.8 km
- Desi Kitchen0.8 km
- Shen Kebab0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Colley Rowe Inn0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Bell & Gate0.4 km
- RM5 Lounge0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.9 km
- Gidea Park3.5 km
- Chadwell Heath4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AH · Data under Open Government Licence