RM5 2DS is a safe, established residential area on Hamlet Road, 0.6km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM5 2DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 36.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00011621 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMLET ROAD, RM5 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMLET ROAD, RM5 2DS.
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 2DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £444k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2DS. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 403,490
Detached
£ 500,250
6 sales · Mean £ 505,083
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
8 sales · Mean £ 472,500
Flat
£ 296,500
2 sales · Mean £ 296,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2DS has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Clockhouse Primary School
Crownfield Junior School
Crownfield Infant School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.5 km
- RM5 Lounge0.8 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.5 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.8 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.3 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.7 km
- Colliers Corner0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.6 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 Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- 12th Street0.8 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.5 km
- Chadwell Heath3.9 km
- Gidea Park4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52DS · Data under Open Government Licence