Hunters Square is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 8BQ is located in the Alibon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hunters Square, Dagenham, RM10 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 8BG, RM10 8LH, RM10 8DB, RM10 8HU, RM10 8AZ, RM10 7AN, RM10 7YX, RM10 8AY, RM10 7YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 8BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 45.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48.6% | 48.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 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 | 39.9% | 26.2% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 30.7% | 19.0% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.8% | 60.4% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 81.3% | 59.6% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 13.9% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 60.2% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 24% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunters Square was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hunters Square has the 16th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Hunters Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-08-23 | £405,931 |
| 127 Hunters Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2024-06-28 | £393,088 |
| 185 Hunters Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-01-18 | £448,635 |
| 145 Hunters Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-04-19 | £368,536 |
| 197 Hunters Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-10 | £435,802 |
RM10 8BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 8BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Primary School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,499 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,107 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 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,506 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,691 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 | 371 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 3,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 183 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 205 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 233 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 10a, Sterling Industrial Estate, Rainham Road South | 457 yd | |
| Catering Niki Traditional Food | Golds Gym, Rainham Road South | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Pub | Eastbrook Pub, Dagenham Road | 902 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 1,046 yd | |
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerkpit Deliveries LTD | Rear Of, 246 Oxlow Lane | 177 yd | |
| B Square Grill Ltd | 207 Oxlow Lane | 204 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 208 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Kebab Bar | 241 Oxlow Lane | 208 yd | |
| Lotus House | 213 Oxlow Lane | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 208 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 987 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 1,050 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Golds Gym (Dagenham) RAINHAM ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 716 yd | |
| Eastbrook School DAGENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.