Living in RM5, Havering
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RM5 in Havering. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Havering: £456,759, up 3.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around RM5
129 recorded home sales on the streets around central RM5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £447,000 and a range from £77,000 to £1,030,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ERITH CRESCENT, RM5 3JJ | semi-detached | £221,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 13 LARCHWOOD CLOSE, RM5 3QX | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 15 WILTON DRIVE, RM5 3TJ | terraced | £525,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 30 GELSTHORPE ROAD, RM5 2NA | terraced | £444,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 113 RIVERSDALE ROAD, RM5 2NR | terraced | £247,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 50 LAWNS WAY, RM5 3TH | semi-detached | £695,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
43 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| The Warren School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Warren Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
30 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bep Academy, Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery, Immanuel School, St Mary's Hare Park School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near RM5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.7% |
| Skilled trades | 14.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
165 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RM5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Havering's figures.
Common questions about RM5
What is the average house price in RM5?
The average sold price in Havering is £456,759 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RM5?
Prices in Havering are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RM5?
The median of 129 recorded sales around central RM5 in the last 2 years is £447,000, ranging from £77,000 to £1,030,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RM5?
43 schools sit within 3 miles of central RM5, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RM5?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RM5 at risk of flooding?
Central RM5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RM5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £447,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 165 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RM5 safe?
165 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RM5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RM5 or RM1, RM5 or RM7, RM5 or RM2.
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