RM5 2ED is a safe, established residential area on Charlotte Gardens, 1.4km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Havering-atte-Bower ward and the Romford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM5, RM5 2ED offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2ED are sourced from Output Area E00011493 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLOTTE GARDENS, RM5 2ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLOTTE GARDENS, RM5 2ED.
362
38
£ 50,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2ED 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
RM5 2ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £389k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2ED. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
20 sales · Mean £ 364,550
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM5 2ED has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Clockhouse Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bower Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Mary-John's Quality Butchers0.9 km
- Pound n Max0.6 km
- Savers0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RM5 Lounge0.8 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Abella Cafe0.9 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.8 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co0.9 km
- Darjeeling Tandoori0.9 km
- El Mono0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 12th Street0.8 km
- Churchill's / Serial Griller0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- Green River1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.8 km
- Gidea Park4.2 km
- Chadwell Heath4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52ED · Data under Open Government Licence