Wayside Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 8QH 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 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 8QD, RM10 8PX, RM9 5UX, RM10 8QB, RM10 8PU, RM10 8QA, RM10 8DD, RM9 5QU, RM9 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM10 8QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 54.6% | 55.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 44.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 8QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 38.8% | 43.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 41.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 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 | 30.4% | 16.6% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 34.7% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 18% | 16.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 64% | 55.1% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 79.5% | 64.3% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 13.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 64.3% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayside Gardens was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wayside Gardens has the 21st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 141st lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2023-10-04 | £427,733 |
| 14 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-01 | £398,366 |
| 1 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-10-15 | £432,859 |
| 5 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-12-04 | £399,520 |
| 2 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2016-08-15 | £394,393 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8QH has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 11 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 Wayside Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8QH has low surface water flood risk.
5 of 11 properties (45.45%) 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 8QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8QH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 8QH 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Alibon Junior School Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Alibon Infants' School Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,541 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,687 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,494 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 | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,403 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 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 540 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 376 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 546 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 560 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 606 yd | |
| Parsloes Park Hub | 1 Terrace Walk | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Square Grill Ltd | 207 Oxlow Lane | 502 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 531 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Kebab Bar | 241 Oxlow Lane | 531 yd | |
| Lotus House | 213 Oxlow Lane | 531 yd | |
| Jerkpit Deliveries LTD | Rear Of, 246 Oxlow Lane | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 531 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 823 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 823 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 327 yd | |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Golds Gym (Dagenham) RAINHAM ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.