RM5 2AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Repulse Close, 0.4km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00011625 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REPULSE CLOSE, RM5 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REPULSE CLOSE, RM5 2AR.
391
38
£ 50,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 38, RM5 2AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £155k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AR. The average age is 38.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AR is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.7 km
- Bell & Gate0.6 km
- RM5 Lounge0.5 km
- Winchesters0.9 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.1 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.5 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.2 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.3 km
- Colliers Corner0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.8 km
- My Collier0.5 km
- The Belly0.1 km
- Abella Cafe0.6 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.6 km
- Chick'N Shack0.6 km
- Cob's Bakery0.6 km
- Desi Kitchen0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.0 km
- Gidea Park3.8 km
- Chadwell Heath3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AR · Data under Open Government Licence