Postcode Analysis Havering, London

OATES ROAD, RM5 2DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATES ROAD, RM5 2DX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

344

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM5 2DX 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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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM5 2DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM5 2DX is a safe, established residential area on Oates Road in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM5, RM5 2DX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2DX are sourced from Output Area E00011498 (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 2DX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

7 sales · Mean £ 403,285

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

RM5 2DX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime10
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils1.3 km
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Bower Park Academy

Good948 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Pound n Max0.7 km
  • Clockhouse Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Costcutter / Newslink1.0 km
  • LLoyds Pharmacy0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • RM5 Lounge1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bollywood Restaurant1.0 km
  • Gup Shup – Chit Chat Chai1.0 km
  • Forest Row Centre0.5 km
  • Veyso's1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Churchill's / Serial Griller1.0 km
  • Silver Sea1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford4.0 km
  • Gidea Park4.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath5.0 km