RM5 2DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 2DD 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 above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00000156 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM5 2DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM5 2DD.
405
38
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2DD 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 2DD is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2DD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2DD is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crownfield Junior School
Crownfield Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Rose Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Happy Chef0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- The Belly0.9 km
- McDonald's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Vina’s Kitchen0.9 km
- White Hart Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chick'N Shack0.9 km
- Cob's Bakery0.9 km
- Shen Kebab0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Success Tasty Afro-caribbean and Asian food1.0 km
- Wellgate Community Farm0.2 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.8 km
- Colliers Corner0.8 km
- GB Wines Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.2 km
- Harrow PH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath3.2 km
- Romford3.4 km
- Goodmayes3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52DD · Data under Open Government Licence