Postcode Analysis Havering, London

MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM5 2AJ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £490k.

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

RM5 2AJ is a mixed residential area on Melville Road, 0.6km 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 2AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AJ 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 2AJ. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 423,333

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM5 2AJ 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.

Shoplifting112
Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour55
Other theft53
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils0.1 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils0.6 km
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Crownfield Infant School

Good385 pupils0.7 km
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Crownfield Junior School

Good376 pupils0.7 km
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Rise Park Junior School

Good354 pupils1.3 km
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Rise Park Infant School

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good900 pupils1.4 km
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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Collier Row Super Store0.1 km
  • Clockhouse Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Collier Row Service Station0.4 km
  • Collier Row Supermarket0.1 km
  • Colliers Corner0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bell & Gate0.5 km
  • RM5 Lounge0.3 km
  • Colley Rowe Inn0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Forest Row Centre0.8 km
  • My Collier0.3 km
  • The Belly0.2 km
  • Abella Cafe0.4 km
  • Bollywood Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
  • The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.5 km
  • 12th Street0.3 km
  • Churchill's / Serial Griller0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford3.0 km
  • Gidea Park3.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath4.0 km