RM5 2BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Collier Row Road, 0.5km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM5 2BA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00011622 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BA.
351
32
£ 50,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM5 2BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2BA. The average age is 32.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 312,500
6 sales · Mean £ 323,333
Semi-Detached
£ 357,000
1 sales · Mean £ 357,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2BA is moderate at 64 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 Infant School
Crownfield Junior School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
Parklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.0 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.4 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.3 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.2 km
- Colliers Corner0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bell & Gate0.6 km
- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.8 km
- RM5 Lounge0.4 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.2 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.7 km
- My Collier0.4 km
- The Belly0.1 km
- Abella Cafe0.5 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.6 km
- 12th Street0.3 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.1 km
- Gidea Park3.8 km
- Chadwell Heath4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BA · Data under Open Government Licence