RM5 2EJ is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Lane, 0.5km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.
For serious buyers, RM5 2EJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k, up 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2EJ are sourced from Output Area E00011617 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE LANE, RM5 2EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE LANE, RM5 2EJ.
371
41
£ 50,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2EJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM5 2EJ combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£461k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2EJ. The average age is 41.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
5 sales · Mean £ 407,200
Terraced
£ 400,000
4 sales · Mean £ 397,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2EJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. 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
4 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.6 km
- Bell & Gate1.0 km
- RM5 Lounge0.7 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.4 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.7 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.2 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.6 km
- Colliers Corner0.2 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.6 km
- My Collier0.7 km
- The Belly0.3 km
- Abella Cafe0.8 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate1.0 km
- Chick'N Shack0.9 km
- Cob's Bakery0.9 km
- Shen Kebab0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.4 km
- Chadwell Heath3.9 km
- Gidea Park4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52EJ · Data under Open Government Licence