RM5 2AJ is a mixed residential area on Melville Road, 0.6km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM5, RM5 2AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00011627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ.
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£ 50,400 /yr
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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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM5 2AJ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £490k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2AJ. The average age is 39.9. 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
Terraced
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 423,333
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
2 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2AJ is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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 Infant School
Crownfield Junior School
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
Parklands Primary School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.1 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.3 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.4 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.1 km
- Colliers Corner0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bell & Gate0.5 km
- RM5 Lounge0.3 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.8 km
- My Collier0.3 km
- The Belly0.2 km
- Abella Cafe0.4 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.5 km
- 12th Street0.3 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.0 km
- Gidea Park3.6 km
- Chadwell Heath4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52AJ · Data under Open Government Licence