Fels Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 7EL 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 Fels Close, Dagenham, RM10 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 7EH, RM10 7FA, RM10 7EJ, RM10 7FB, RM10 7FE, RM10 7HP, RM10 7HJ, RM10 7DB, RM10 7HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 41.2% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 47% | 10.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 54.2% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 27.6% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30% | 26.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 9.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 31.4% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 24% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 68.8% | 52.8% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 81.9% | 62.6% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 12.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 62.4% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 24.6% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 3.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fels Close was 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fels Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 202nd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 Fels Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-01-04 | £424,099 |
| 5 Fels Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-06-23 | £360,511 |
| 3 Fels Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2002-10-08 | £515,442 |
RM10 7EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
RM10 7EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Primary School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,031 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 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,482 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,392 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 | 2out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAGENHAM FIRE STATION | Fire Station, Rainham Road North | 513 yd | |
| Brook Pie & Mash | 833 Dagenham Road | 555 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 582 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 617 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 245 yd | |
| Eastbrook Pub | Eastbrook Pub, Dagenham Road | 567 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 814 Dagenham Road | 471 yd | |
| Mazee's Kitchen | 275 Oxlow Lane | 490 yd | |
| Chicken Max | 819 Dagenham Road | 555 yd | |
| Uncle Johns Kebab & Pizza House | 27 Stansgate Road | 599 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 627 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Eastbrook School DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Golds Gym (Dagenham) RAINHAM ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 875 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 920 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.