Postcode Analysis Havering, London

ASH CLOSE, RM5 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH CLOSE, RM5 2AH.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £500k. Property prices are trending up 61.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM5 2AH is a mixed 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 is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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.

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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

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

Crime around RM5 2AH is moderate at 59 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.

Shoplifting112
Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour60
Other theft51
Burglary30

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils0.2 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils0.5 km
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Crownfield Junior School

Good376 pupils0.8 km
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Crownfield Infant School

Good385 pupils0.8 km
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Rise Park Infant School

Good319 pupils1.2 km
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Rise Park Junior School

Good354 pupils1.2 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Colley Rowe Inn0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Bell & Gate0.4 km
  • RM5 Lounge0.2 km
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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