RM5 2BW is a mixed residential area on Dekker Close, 0.5km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.
For families considering a move, RM5 2BW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00011621 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEKKER CLOSE, RM5 2BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEKKER CLOSE, RM5 2BW.
336
43
£ 50,400 /yr
42%
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
RM5 2BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2BW. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2BW is moderate at 76 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
3 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.4 km
- RM5 Lounge0.8 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.5 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.8 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.2 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.7 km
- Colliers Corner0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.7 km
- My Collier0.9 km
- The Belly0.4 km
- Abella Cafe0.9 km
- Bollywood Restaurant1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- Chick'N Shack0.9 km
- Cob's Bakery0.9 km
- Shen Kebab0.9 km
- 12th Street0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.4 km
- Chadwell Heath3.8 km
- Gidea Park4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BW · Data under Open Government Licence