Braintree Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 7NA 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 Braintree Road, Dagenham, RM10 7NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 7NB, RM10 7LX, RM10 7LJ, RM10 7ND, RM10 7LU, RM10 7LH, RM10 7SA, RM10 7LL, RM10 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM10 7NA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 59.3% | 51.6% | -7.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 7NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 54.7% | 53.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 24% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 43% | 42.9% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 13.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 26.9% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 33.5% | 18.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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 | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.3% | 45.2% | -32.1% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 18% | 16.3% | 1.6% | 16.4% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 76.2% | 63.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 63.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 24% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.7% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 1.8% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| France | 11% | 0.3% | 10.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.7% | 6.5% | 22.2% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braintree Road was 284.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.9% higher than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braintree Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 30th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Braintree Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-05-06 | £404,276 |
| 3B Braintree Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-06-17 | £157,409 |
| 3 Braintree Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-05-03 | £174,929 |
| 11A Braintree Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2024-01-05 | £183,877 |
| 27 Braintree Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-07-04 | £388,536 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Braintree Road, Dagenham, RM10 7NA 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 Braintree Road, Dagenham, RM10 7NA has medium surface water flood risk.
17 of 20 properties (85.00%) 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 7NA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 822 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 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,719 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 | 4,700 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 | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,744 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 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,910 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 | 394 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 607 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 611 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 621 yd | |
| DAGENHAM FIRE STATION | Fire Station, Rainham Road North | 651 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 600 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 739 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Johns Kebab & Pizza House | 27 Stansgate Road | 121 yd | |
| Best Bite Chicken | 481 Wood Lane | 491 yd | |
| JR Juice Bar and Carribean Munch | 700 Becontree Avenue | 557 yd | |
| Fiddlers Cafe | 686 Becontree Avenue | 557 yd | |
| B Square Grill Ltd | 207 Oxlow Lane | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 589 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 621 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 829 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 393 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 905 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,079 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 | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.