Postcode RM5 3LX is located in a major urban area, within the Havering-atte-Bower ward of Havering in the London region, and forms part of the Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross is £67,176 per year. The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross is £67,176 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM5 3LX.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross near RM5 3LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gidea Park located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £437,000 in Havering-atte-Bower area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,080,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £650,000 | £5,714 |
| Flats | 15 | £260,000 | £3,978 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £457,000 | £5,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £410,000 | £5,075 |
10 year median price trend in Havering-atte-Bower
In the RM5 3LX postcode area, located within Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Havering district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM5 3LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Della Morton
Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Edwards
Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Sullivan
Havering-atte-Bower - Elected 7 May 2026
Andrew Rosindell
Romford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.