RM5 2AP is a mixed residential area on Lowshoe Lane, 0.5km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM5 2AP 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £485k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00011627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWSHOE LANE, RM5 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWSHOE LANE, RM5 2AP.
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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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM5 2AP's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £485k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AP. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
5 sales · Mean £ 443,100
Terraced
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AP is moderate at 57 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
Crownfield Junior School
Crownfield Infant School
Clockhouse Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.2 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.4 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.4 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.2 km
- Colliers Corner0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bell & Gate0.5 km
- RM5 Lounge0.4 km
- Winchesters0.9 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.9 km
- My Collier0.4 km
- The Belly0.2 km
- Abella Cafe0.5 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.5 km
- 12th Street0.4 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.9 km
- Gidea Park3.6 km
- Chadwell Heath3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AP · Data under Open Government Licence