Postcode Analysis Havering, London

BROWNING CLOSE, RM5 2DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNING CLOSE, RM5 2DQ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM5 2DQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RM5 2DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RM5 2DQ is a safe, established residential area on Browning Close, 0.6km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.

For families considering a move, RM5 2DQ represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00011616 (shared with 5 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 2DQ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM5 2DQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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Crownfield Junior School

Good376 pupils1.1 km
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Crownfield Infant School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.5 km
  • Colley Rowe Inn0.9 km
  • RM5 Lounge1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Collier Row Convenience Store0.9 km
  • LLoyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Collier Row Super Store0.7 km
  • Clockhouse Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Collier Row Service Station0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bhais Dessert Bar0.9 km
  • Burger Inn0.9 km
  • Cafe 230.9 km
  • Happy Chef0.6 km
  • Forest Row Centre0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Chop Suey Centre0.9 km
  • Vina’s Kitchen0.6 km
  • 12th Street1.0 km
  • Churchill's / Serial Griller1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford3.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.8 km
  • Gidea Park4.4 km