Kingsley Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 7BQ is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsley Close, Dagenham, RM10 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 7YR, RM10 7BG, RM10 7YT, RM10 7YD, RM10 8LP, RM10 7YX, RM10 7HT, RM10 7NL, RM10 7YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM10 7BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 52.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM10 7BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 46.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 39.9% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 55.1% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 8.2% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 21.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.3% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 23.4% | 21.3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 18.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 62.9% | 47.8% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 55.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 55.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 19.3% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 55.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.9% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 3.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Close was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% higher than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 206th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kingsley Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-08-30 | £397,091 |
| 2 Kingsley Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-04-25 | £463,956 |
| 22 Kingsley Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-11-11 | £395,583 |
| 7 Kingsley Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-03-19 | £364,576 |
| 7 Kingsley Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2007-09-04 | £356,098 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Kingsley Close, Dagenham, RM10 7BQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 5 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Kingsley Close, Dagenham, RM10 7BQ has low surface water flood risk.
3 of 5 properties (60.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
RM10 7BQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 7BQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Hall Primary School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Junior School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Infants' School Rockwell Road , RM10 8JA | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Alibon Junior School Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,050 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,213 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 409 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 81 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 120 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 168 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 10a, Sterling Industrial Estate, Rainham Road South | 369 yd | |
| Catering Niki Traditional Food | Golds Gym, Rainham Road South | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Pub | Eastbrook Pub, Dagenham Road | 632 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerkpit Deliveries LTD | Rear Of, 246 Oxlow Lane | 120 yd | |
| Mazee's Kitchen | 275 Oxlow Lane | 195 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 197 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Kebab Bar | 241 Oxlow Lane | 197 yd | |
| Lotus House | 213 Oxlow Lane | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 197 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golds Gym (Dagenham) RAINHAM ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Eastbrook School DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 1,005 yd | |
| Elutec EAST LONDON U T C EAST LONDON U T C YEWTREE AVENUE | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.