Marston Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 7LH 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 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 7ND, RM10 7JT, RM10 7LD, RM10 7NA, RM10 7RE, RM10 7NB, RM10 7SA, RM10 7JU, RM10 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM10 7LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 7LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 32.7% | 44.9% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 48.6% | 52.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 19.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 37.5% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 26.4% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 21.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 56.2% | 42.2% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 66.7% | 54.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 21.2% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 54.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 30.4% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 1.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Avenue was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marston Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 246th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-07-22 | £373,592 |
| 127 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-31 | £414,300 |
| 94 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-21 | £423,649 |
| 119 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-07-30 | £416,000 |
| 96 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-11-20 | £414,399 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Marston Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7LH has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 20 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 Marston Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7LH has low surface water flood risk.
9 of 20 properties (45.00%) 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 7LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7LH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 7LH 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 943 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 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,682 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 4,647 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 | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 944 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 2,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 528 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 564 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 596 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 607 yd | |
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 718 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 808 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Johns Kebab & Pizza House | 27 Stansgate Road | 240 yd | |
| B Square Grill Ltd | 207 Oxlow Lane | 485 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 503 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Kebab Bar | 241 Oxlow Lane | 503 yd | |
| Lotus House | 213 Oxlow Lane | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 503 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 543 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 564 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 269 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 1,003 yd | |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 1,026 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 | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.