RM5 2BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longview Villas, 0.3km from Collier Row in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Chadwell Heath ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM5 2BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00000156 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGVIEW VILLAS, RM5 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGVIEW VILLAS, RM5 2BS.
405
38
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2BS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 38, RM5 2BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £366k 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 2BS. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 366,000
1 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2BS has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Rose Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.1 km
- Colley Rowe Inn1.0 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- GB Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Jacksons0.8 km
- The Little Cake Factory0.8 km
- LLoyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Collier Row Super Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chick'N Shack0.8 km
- Cob's Bakery0.8 km
- Shen Kebab0.8 km
- Vina’s Kitchen0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bhais Dessert Bar1.0 km
- Burger Inn1.0 km
- Cafe 231.0 km
- Happy Chef0.6 km
- The Belly0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.3 km
- Chadwell Heath3.4 km
- Goodmayes4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BS · Data under Open Government Licence