Postcode Analysis Havering, London

WALTON ROAD, RM5 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON ROAD, RM5 2DU.

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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 2DU 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 2DU is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £388k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RM5 2DU is a safe, established residential area on Walton Road, 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 2DU 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2DU 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 2DU. 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

Terraced

£ 340,000

7 sales · Mean £ 332,571

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 316,666

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

RM5 2DU has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft39
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences19
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils1.0 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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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.5 km
  • Colley Rowe Inn0.8 km
  • RM5 Lounge0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Collier Row Convenience Store0.9 km
  • LLoyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Collier Row Super Store0.6 km
  • Clockhouse Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Collier Row Service Station0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bhais Dessert Bar0.8 km
  • Burger Inn0.8 km
  • Cafe 230.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Happy Chef0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Chop Suey Centre0.9 km
  • Vina’s Kitchen0.5 km
  • 12th Street0.9 km
  • Churchill's / Serial Griller0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford3.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.9 km
  • Gidea Park4.4 km