Postcode Analysis Havering, London

HAMLET ROAD, RM5 2DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMLET ROAD, RM5 2DS.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

home £444,066 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Other theft41
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils1.0 km
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Crownfield Junior School

Good376 pupils1.0 km
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Crownfield Infant School

Good385 pupils1.0 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
  • RM5 Lounge0.8 km
  • Colley Rowe Inn0.7 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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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