RM5 Postcode District
RM5 is one of 7 Postcode Districts for the Romford Post town in Greater London
The RM5 postcode district is located in the RM Romford postal area, RM5 has a population of 20,835 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.80 square miles (7.25 square kilometres or 1,790.56 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of RM5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the RM5 postcode district is Romford in the county of Greater London. There is also a significant secondary settlement called Collier Row. The post town for both settlements is Romford.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector RM5 2, covers Romford in Greater London.
The sector RM5 3, covers Romford in Greater London.
The post town for this district is ROMFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Havering London Boro (368 postal codes), and finally, the Barking and Dagenham London Boro area (9 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell | 3.65 | WNW |
| Loughton | 5.21 | NW |
| Brentwood | 6.46 | E |
| Epping | 6.69 | NNW |
| Chipping Ongar | 7.76 | NNE |
| Waltham Abbey | 8.21 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 9.88 | NW |
| Cheshunt | 10.90 | NW |
| Dartford | 11.06 | SSE |
| Billericay | 11.22 | E |
| Grays | 11.38 | SE |
| Harlow | 11.56 | NNW |
| Swanscombe | 11.91 | SSE |
| City of London | 12.50 | WSW |
| Hoddesdon | 12.81 | NW |
| Basildon | 12.93 | E |
| Tilbury | 13.37 | SE |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 13.74 | ESE |
| Northfleet | 14.12 | SE |
| City of Westminster | 14.22 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 406
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 189 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 2 | 171 |
| Collier Row | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 13 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 2 | 10 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 6 |
| Collier Row | ROMFORD | RM5 2 | 4 |
| Collier Row | ROMFORD | RM5 2 | 4 |
| Collier Row | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 4 |
| Collier Row | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 3 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 2 | 1 |
| ROMFORD | ROMFORD | RM5 3 | 1 |
Street list for RM5
PINEWOOD ROAD
HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER, Romford, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 21301506
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| REX CLOSE | 248 |
| REPULSE CLOSE | 164 |
| GELSTHORPE ROAD | 130 |
| BOLBERRY ROAD | 77 |
| ASH CLOSE | 72 |
| ROSEDALE ROAD | 66 |
| DEREHAM PLACE | 64 |
| HAMPDEN ROAD | 57 |
| HAMPDEN ROAD | 57 |
| PROVIDENCE PLACE | 47 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1051 |
| Other theft | 386 |
| Vehicle crime | 374 |
| Shoplifting | 361 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 230 |
| Drugs | 181 |
| Public order | 170 |
| Burglary | 155 |
| Robbery | 77 |
| Other crime | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIER ROW ROAD | ROMFORD | 68 | RM5 3NR | View map | |
| COLLIER ROW LANE | ROMFORD | 36 | RM5 3DU | View map | |
| CHASE CROSS ROAD | ROMFORD | 25 | RM5 3PJ | View map | |
| CLOCKHOUSE LANE | ROMFORD | 12 | RM5 3PH | View map | |
| GOBIONS AVENUE | ROMFORD | 10 | RM5 3SS | View map | |
| BOXMOOR ROAD | ROMFORD | 8 | RM5 2SH | View map | |
| HOG HILL ROAD | ROMFORD | 6 | RM5 2DH | View map |
Schools in the district
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row , Romford
Postcode: RM5 2AP
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Newman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row , Romford
Postcode: RM5 2TX
Headteacher: Miss Jenni Elliott (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clockhouse Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row , Romford
Postcode: RM5 3QR
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Savidge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dental Fitness Clinic | 17 CHASE CROSS ROAD, ROMFORD, RM5 3PJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Collier Row Dental Practice | 21 COLLIER ROW ROAD, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Lowshoe Dental Practice | 2 LOWSHOE LANE, ROMFORD, GREATER LONDON, RM5 2AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clockhouse Pharmacy | 5 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3PH | PHARMACY | Call 01708 733331 |
| 2 | Boots | 21 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3PH | PHARMACY | Call 01708 724905 |
| 3 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 52 COLLIER ROW LANE, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3BB | PHARMACY | Call 01708 740965 |
| 4 | Brooks Pharmacy | 12 CHASE CROSS ROAD, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, RM5 3PR | PHARMACY | Call 01708 740196 |
| 5 | Sapphire Pharmacy | 21 CLOCKHOUSE LANE, COLLIER ROW, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3PH | PHARMACY | Call 01708 724905 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Debneys Opticians | 16 CHASE CROSS ROAD, COLLIER RP, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM5 3PR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £562,958 | 24 | £533,540 | 15 | £540,176 | 17 | £499,700 | 15 |
| Semi-detached | £460,128 | 105 | £443,603 | 100 | £443,041 | 95 | £449,782 | 119 |
| Terraced | £410,877 | 75 | £424,401 | 90 | £411,615 | 68 | £426,624 | 94 |
| Flats | £235,104 | 24 | £256,718 | 39 | £260,620 | 25 | £258,113 | 31 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.06
Average Driving Distance: 5.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 377
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.55
Average Driving Distance: 6.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 262
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.19
Average Driving Distance: 5.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 377
M25 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.43
Average Driving Distance: 12.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 377
M11 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.33
Average Driving Distance: 13.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 208
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| RM5 2 | Romford Delivery Office |
| RM5 3 | Romford Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| R | M | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| R | M | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The RM5 postal code covers the settlement of ROMFORD.
The RM5 Postcode shares a border with RM7 (ROMFORD, RUSH GREEN), RM1 (ROMFORD) and RM4 (LAMBOURNE, STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS, HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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