RM5 2BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Collier Row Road, 0.3km from Collier Row in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Chadwell Heath ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM5 2BT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 50.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00000156 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BT.
405
38
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RM5 2BT's 53% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2BT. The average age is 38.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2BT has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Crownfield Junior School
Crownfield Infant School
Clockhouse Primary School
Rose Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- LLoyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Pound n Max0.9 km
- Success Tasty Afro-caribbean and Asian food0.9 km
- Wellgate Community Farm0.1 km
- Collier Row Super Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Colley Rowe Inn1.0 km
- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bhais Dessert Bar1.0 km
- Burger Inn1.0 km
- Cafe 231.0 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Darjeeling Tandoori1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Vina’s Kitchen0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Green River0.8 km
- Kebabway / Pizzaway1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.3 km
- Chadwell Heath3.4 km
- Goodmayes4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BT · Data under Open Government Licence