RM5 2BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM5 2BJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00011625 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM5 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM5 2BJ.
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
RM5 2BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2BJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2BJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. 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
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.5 km
- Bell & Gate0.9 km
- RM5 Lounge0.7 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.6 km
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.4 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.7 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.1 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.6 km
- Colliers Corner0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.8 km
- My Collier0.8 km
- The Belly0.3 km
- Abella Cafe0.8 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.9 km
- Chick'N Shack0.7 km
- Cob's Bakery0.7 km
- Shen Kebab0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.2 km
- Chadwell Heath3.7 km
- Gidea Park4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BJ · Data under Open Government Licence