Postcode RM5 3RU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Romford located about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 of residents in Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM5 3RU.
Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross near RM5 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romford located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £444,000 in Havering-atte-Bower area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £782,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £261,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £470,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £420,000 |
10 year median price trend in Havering-atte-Bower
In the RM5 3RU postcode area, located within Havering-atte-Bower & Chase Cross, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM5 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 316-318 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3NL | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.