Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ROMFORD ROAD, RM5 2DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMFORD ROAD, RM5 2DP.

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Population

559

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM5 2DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 30, RM5 2DP is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM5 2DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Romford Road, 1.1km from Collier Row in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For families considering a move, RM5 2DP represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00185769 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2DP. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian33.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Pound n Max1.0 km
  • Wellgate Community Farm0.8 km
  • LLoyds Pharmacy1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tad in the Hole Diner0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.8 km
  • Hainault Forest Golf Club (Private)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath3.8 km
  • Romford4.1 km
  • Goodmayes4.5 km