Plumtree Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 8UA is located in the Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plumtree Close, Dagenham, RM10 8UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 8UE, RM10 8TR, RM10 8UF, RM10 8TE, RM10 8TF, RM10 9YY, RM10 8TP, RM10 9YZ, RM10 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 8UA 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 | 39.9% | 51.8% | 11.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 60.1% | 48.2% | -11.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around RM10 8UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 57.7% | 44.6% | -13.1% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 33.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 49.4% | 56.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.7% | 17% | 6.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.5% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 11% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 17.6% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.7% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.1% 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 | 0.8% | 9.5% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 28.9% | 23.3% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 20.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 51.4% | 41.1% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -40.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 65.2% | 53.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 14.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 22.9% | 19% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 54% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 27.9% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 5.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumtree Close was 168.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% higher than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plumtree Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Village and the 103rd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Plumtree Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-02-11 | £266,206 |
| 52 Plumtree Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2024-09-27 | £235,940 |
| 20 Plumtree Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-30 | £153,201 |
| 44 Plumtree Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-17 | £204,032 |
| 92 Plumtree Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-15 | £157,525 |
RM10 8UA 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Infants' School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ford CofE Junior School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Primary School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Primary School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,726 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 | 2,545 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 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,100 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunays Cafe | 6 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 380 yd | |
| Pietros | 141 Church Elm Lane | 404 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 139 Church Elm Lane | 404 yd | |
| The Lab Cafe | Londoneast-uk, Yewtree Avenue | 684 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 578 Rainham Road South | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 210 yd | |
| Dagenham Trades Hall | Dagenham Trades Hall, Charlotte Road | 325 yd | |
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gah Moon House Take Away | 72 Church Street | 263 yd | |
| Royale Lahore | 670 Rainham Road South | 293 yd | |
| Shajhan | 670 Rainham Road South | 293 yd | |
| Bo Ji Takeway Limited | 6 Royal Parade, Church Street | 309 yd | |
| Ali's Plaice | 3 Royal Parade, Church Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shafter Road | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 1,052 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 1,052 yd | |
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Arena (Closed) Vicarage Road | athletics tracks | 538 yd |
| Park Centre RECTORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Elutec EAST LONDON U T C EAST LONDON U T C YEWTREE AVENUE | 669 yd | |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| John Perry Primary School CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| William Ford C Of E School Ford Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 815 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.